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Overhead of ricotta vanilla bean waffles cut into ¼ circles, stacked on top of each other to the left of the platter, topped with dollops of mascarpone cream and mixed berries, to the right is a small bowl full of mascarpone cream with an antique spoon. It sits on top of a grey linen napkin on a white marble background with a white berry basket off to the right and a small white plate with a whole waffle off the the bottom right corner. Small white flowers are scattered about and 2 antique forks forming an "x" are to the bottom left of the platter
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Ricotta Vanilla Bean Waffles

If you're looking for an easy, delicious and unique waffle recipe then, look not further than Ricotta Vanilla Bean Waffles! Chewy yet fluffy. Theses waffles are topped with a savory mascarpone cream and lots of fresh fruit. What better way to start your morning?!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 1357kcal
Author Mara

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, large
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Mascarpone Cream (Optional)

  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese OR use ¼ cup for a milder taste
  • ½ cup greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Add wet ingredients to your food processor.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add in dry ingredients. Blend until combined in the food processor.
  • Carefully remove the blade and use a silicone spatula to gently mix the batter to make sure all the flour is combined.
  • Cook waffles until golden according to your waffle maker's direction. Use non-stick spray as needed.
  • Enjoy, and serve with fresh fruit and mascarpone cream. Or, maple syrup, butter or toppings of your choosing.

Mascarpone Cream (Optional)

  • In a bowl, whisk ¼ - ½ cup of mascarpone cheese, ½ cup of Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or extract and 2 tablespoon of honey until combined.

Notes

Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.
Depending on your waffle maker, this could make 2-4 large waffles.
Mascarpone has a savory, a bit nutty, slightly sweet buttery flavor. Use anywhere from ¼ cup to a more mild or ½ cup for more savory tangy flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 1357kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 360mg | Sodium: 1554mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 2527IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 710mg | Iron: 6mg