Blueberries are in season and what better way to use these sweet little bites than in a nice crispy, slightly rugged waffle. I love baking with ricotta. Why is it that anything you put ricotta in automatically turns into shear goodness? From lasagna to cakes and even ice cream ricotta is a universal diverse ingredient and should be a staple in every kitchen- let alone in every waffle!
The combination of lemon and ricotta is simply phenomenal. They are a match made in heaven and compliment each other bringing out their best qualities. Blueberry pancakes are everywhere, blueberry muffins are classic but blueberry waffles with lemon, ricotta and my secret ingredient cornmeal is a specialty you will have to taste to believe. My husband’s mom loves using cornmeal in her waffles and pancakes and not until I met my mother-in-law did I realize just how genius this is. The cornmeal gives a nice texture creating a crispy effect without actually making the waffle or pancake hard. They are still both perfectly moist and tender but with that nice slightly grainy exterior.
With the sweetness of the blueberries, the fresh flavor of lemon, the creaminess of the ricotta and the crispy texture of the cornmeal these waffles are nothing short of amazing! I hope you will make these this summer while the berries are in season and your kids are hoe from school. It is the perfect way to start the day!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 lemon juice and 1 TBSP lemon zest
Instructions
Notes
adapted from Food and Wine
Oh we just love waffles and I have never thought to use cornmeal before! Genius
i am just now getting to reply to comment and I just noticed my title says pancakes but they are obviously waffles! Was someone going to tell me? LOL!
love your site. this is my first time on it and the granola and now these waffles sound delish
Thanks Susan! So glad you stopped by today
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I love waffles, and these looks so good! My kids would love some honey drizzle over these hot waffles! Yummy!!
Love it that you use cornmeal!
oh i used to eat a waffle with honey only everyday before work and before kids! Now i eat on the go!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Looks like a fabulous waffle! I pinned this one.
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oh thanks for the pin Barbara!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
I made these and blogged about them! So Good! Thanks for sharing.
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Wow. That’s an amazing breakfast. It’s almost tasty enough to have as a dessert!
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Extremely yum….i can have it in everyday breakfast….
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Mmm, I can tell you now – those wouldn’t last long around here at breakfast time
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they didn’t last long here either charles! LOL!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Oh wow that looks good! I’ve been dying to pick up some blueberries lately. Mmm lemon and blueberries and waffles. These would be awesome to try!
Wow! Too good to be true
These do look lovely, Jessica. You should try making your own ricotta next time, it was a lot easier than I expected and so delicious!
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girl you just continue to surprise me! Homemade ricotta? really? I mean you are too awesome. If only I had that kind of time- one day I will! One day!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
I love blueberry and ricotta, I have to try this recipe. Your pictures look great!
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that waffle looks awesome-crisp to perfection I say!
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Well you know these would be a hit here. It doesn’t get better than blueberries and lemon. It’s perfection.
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kristy! So glad you see you here! I agree, nothing better than sweet blueberries with hints of fresh lemon- waffles, bread, yogurt, you name it!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
this looks beyond amazing! your pictures are getting better and better
These look insane delish!! saving for sunday’s brunch ideas!! thanks!
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oh brunch would be a great idea for these waffles and so would your veggie tacos:)
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Beautiful simply beautiful. Love that you used cornmeal
Those look absolutely perfect! Lemon Blueberry and Cornmeal must be the a heavenly combination. Love.
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your so sweet candace! thank you!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
These sound simply divine. I love lemon and blueberries together!
Lemon, ricotta and blueberries… all my favorites…you have a gorgeous breakfast combo and I love your presentation!!
thanks Malli!
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Lemon, blueberries and ricotta – I could eat this for breakfast every day!
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i’m loving your waffles and your photos are beautifully captured! now i really wish i hv a waffle maker in my house! is the fairy hobmother is around??
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I slip in ricotta in my waffles every once in a while myself and I’m never disappointed. Delish!
Hope you’ve been well while I’ve been away redesigning my site.
Cheers!
Jed
BTW- Love the new tweaks to your site.
thanks Jed- I love the new look of your site as well!
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Wow, I’ve been MIA from your blog–and look at all the beautiful things that have happened in the past 2 weeks. Love the updated site. And, love these waffles. Lemon, ricotta, and YES cornmeal make them divine. I hope to make my own ricotta soon.
Love Love Love these waffles. So glad I stopped in for this one
first time in your space….absolutely loved the idea of combining lemon n ricotta in waffles !!!!
well so glad you stopped in then! Thanks for the sweet comment. I will be by your site soon!
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I love your waffles, Jessica! I’ve never added ricotta in waffles. We need to enjoy blueberries as much as we can before they get expensive and gone! Thank you for this delicious recipe. Will try on weekends soon!
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My waffle iron is severely underused in a tragic way. These are next on my list of waffle recipes to try! Gorgeous photos!
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Too many things on my list from your site to make but I will get time to make that avocado mac and cheese if it is the last thing I do!
kbelleicious recently posted..Baked Huevos Rancheros with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Yum! I just had lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce from a local restaurant and they were Ah-Mazing. Planning on recreating them soon, but these waffles just look too good to pass up!
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My favorite pancakes of all times are lemon and ricotta pancakes. I can’t wait to give these waffles a try.
I totally agree with you on the ricotta making everything magnificent part, it really does
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loving everything on this site. So glad I stopped by. I will certainly be making these waffles soon!
nancy, glad you stopped by too! Hope you find something you love and let me know if you have any questions
kbelleicious recently posted..Baked Huevos Rancheros with Spicy Tomato Sauce
I gave my husband a waffle maker for Christmas since it his favorite way to enjoy breakfast. You’ve put together such incredible flavors for our next upcoming Sunday breakfast of waffles. I adore summer fresh blueberries and they pair so wonderfully with lemon! The ricotta has just got to make these LUSCIOUSLY creamy, moist! Thanks for a superb recipe Jessica!
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