Ricotta Pumpkin Waffle Stacks (Printable)
Pumpkin-spiced waffles layered with ricotta and maple syrup—warm, cozy flavors perfect for brunch.
# Ingredient List:
→ Waffles
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Ricotta Layer
15 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - Zest of 1 orange, optional
→ To Serve
19 - Maple syrup, for drizzling
20 - Toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
21 - Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
# Steps:
01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Grease the waffle iron lightly. Pour enough batter to cover the grid and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - In a small bowl, blend ricotta cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and orange zest if desired until smooth.
07 - Layer waffles on plates, spreading ricotta mixture between each. Top with additional ricotta, maple syrup drizzle, and optional toasted nuts or powdered sugar.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry staples with easy-to-find pumpkin puree and ricotta cheese
- Ready in forty minutes for a brunch-worthy dish without fuss
02 -
- High in protein and fiber thanks to pumpkin and ricotta
- Easy to freeze waffles for quick weekday breakfasts
03 -
- Fluff the flour with a spoon before measuring to prevent dense waffles
- Do not overmix the batter or the waffles lose their tenderness