Blueberry Ricotta Waffles

Blueberry Ricotta Waffles leads you in the right direction for a delicious and easy brunch or breakfast. Plus these waffles are freezer-friendly for meal planning…

Are you a Waffle Lover?

I am a waffle lover at heart.  I get so tickled pink when I am at a brunch buffet that has a waffle maker station with all the fixings. In fact, I enjoyed these experiences so much, that I decided to purchase my own Belgium waffle maker.  And even though my big waffle maker is a headache sometimes, I still use the crap out of it. (Note:  At this very moment I’m typing this, I’m searching the web for a waffle maker with removable plates which is way better in reference to easy clean up and my sanity.)

Making Homemade Waffles

I think having a big ass waffle maker is actually the hardest part to making homemade waffles.  When you make homemade waffles you just have to whip together a few ingredients and then you’ve got the winning ticket.

Plus, you can get creative with your ingredients and make so many different waffle recipes like this Blueberry Ricotta Waffle recipe….

Blueberry Ricotta Waffles Recipe

Did I say Ricotta??  Yep….  I did..  I have seen a few pancake and waffle recipes with Ricotta and I just had to put together a recipe and try it.  And I found out that the Ricotta gives the waffles a soft and tender texture.

These waffles were so good, which resulted in me nibbling on these bad boys while I did a Netflix binge for the last two days.  I finished seven seasons for that show called Nurse Jackie in two days….  Is that normal???

ENJOYING THESE Blueberry Ricotta Waffles? 

Here’s a few more waffle recipes to give you different ideas for your next waffle showdown:

• Buttermilk Waffles with Raspberry Champagne Mascarpone Cream

• Butermilk Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Peach Waffles

• DIY Waffle Mix with Free Printable Recipe Instructions

• Tips on How to Freeze Homemade Waffles for Meal Planning

Tips to Make This Recipe

Cooking Tips

If you use frozen blueberries, don’t let your blueberries thaw. The thawed blueberries will stain the waffle mix.

Freezer Friendly Tip

If you are meal planning for your weekly breakfast menu, immediately after cooking each waffle, place the cooked waffles on a baker’s rack or pan and place the cooked waffles in the freezer. This helps the waffles to keep their beautiful shape as you do a quick flash freeze of the waffles. I usually leave the waffles in the freezer until I have finished cooking all of the waffles and cleaned up my cooking area. Then, I wrap each waffle with foil and place the wrapped waffles into a freezer friendly food storage container.

Enjoy!

(I’m on my next Netflix binge right now – Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce… I’ll let you know how that goes..)

By the way, Kylie Cooks has a great blueberry waffles recipe, too.

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Blueberry Ricotta Waffles

Blueberry Ricotta Waffles leads you in the right direction for a delicious and easy brunch or breakfast. Plus these waffles are freezer-friendly for meal planning...

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Servings: 3 to 4 large waffles

Calories: 659kcal

Author: Savory Spicerack

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups flour
• ▢ 3 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar (I used pure cane sugar)
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1 and 1/2 cup buttermilk
• ▢ 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• ▢ 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• ▢ Additional fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder together set aside.
• Mix together the buttermilk, ricotta cheese, vanilla, and eggs set aside.
• Now mix together the dry mixture and wet mixture just until blended.
• Add the melted butter to the mixture. Blend the mixture just until blended.
• Gently fold (mix) the blueberries into the waffle mixture.
• Cook waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions.

Notes

Can They Be Reheated?

These can definitely be reheated. I recommend freezing them if you are not eating them immediately for best reheating results.

Can They Be Frozen? Freezer Tips

To retain their shape as much as possible, place them in the freezer right after cooking them. I usually place the pan in the freezer for about 10 minutes with the waffles spread out evenly to help them retain their shape.

Then you can wrap them individually with foil, then place them in a freezer food storage bag or freezer friendly container that has a cover. This prevents them from sticking together in the freezer and allows you to do easy reheating straight from the freezer to the oven. They can stay in the freezer for up to three months.

Reheating Tips

When reheating, place the wrapped waffle on a baking sheet, open the foil and place the pan in a preheated 350 degrees oven. Heat for about five minutes they are until heated through.

For More Sweetness

Add an extra ½ tablespoon to make them slightly sweeter. I personally do not like to add more sugar than what they recipe calls for because the syrup adds more sweetness.

Using Frozen Blueberries

If using frozen fruit, don't let the frozen fruit thaw. The thawed fruit will stain the batter.

Avoid Overmixing Batter

Do not overmix the batter. Mix the batter just until all the ingredients are incorporated. Over mixing the batter will makes the waffles tough and chewy.

Room Temperature Ingredients

Just as you would with baking recipes, use room temperature eggs, buttermilk and ricotta cheese for this recipe. Sally from Sally’s Baking addiction explains that this will help make a smoother batter, which improves the texture of the baked product.

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 5mg

Please note that I am not a nutritionist, and the nutritional information is an estimate only. It varies based on the products and brands used.

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Blueberry Ricotta Waffles leads you in the right direction for a delicious and easy brunch or breakfast. Plus these waffles are freezer friendly for meal planning…