Taste of Delicious with AG Recipe’s Lemon Ricotta Waffle topped with Creamy Mascarpone and Juicy Blueberries – Perfect for Brunch!

The Hotel Saugatuck, the luxe bed and breakfast in Saugatuck, Michigan, created a delicious Lemon Ricotta Waffle with Mascarpone and Blueberries recipe for us, and that they’re offering their hotel guests to mark the delicious holiday.

There’s no way, we’d let this one slip by you, so we’re passing it on!

Enjoy!

The Makings:

• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 T baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c ricotta cheese (make sure the ricotta is fresh)
• 1/2 c buttermilk
• 1/2 c whole milk
• 2 T melted butter

• Zest from 1 lemon
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 8 oz. mascarpone
• 1 T lemon curd
• 1 Pt Blueberries (for garnish)

Let’s Create Lemon Ricotta Waffles!

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2. In separate large bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta cheese, buttermilk, whole milk and butter and lemon juice together.
3. Mix in lemon zest to the wet mixture
4. Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
5. Cook according to waffle iron instructions.

1. In a small bowl, blend lemon curd into mascarpone.
2. Place cooked waffle on plate and top with mascarpone and blueberries

Kitchen Counter: Makes approximately 4-6 waffles (depending on waffle iron)

Did you know?

In Belgium, where waffles originate from, there are two main types of waffles: the Brussels waffle and the Liege waffle– a rectangular waffle with shallow squares and a light and crispy texture.

The Liege waffle is a round waffle with a denser texture and a caramelized sugar coating on the outside. While both types of waffles are delicious, they have distinct differences and are often enjoyed in different ways.

Additionally, in Belgium, waffles are typically eaten as a snack or dessert rather than as a breakfast food, as they are commonly enjoyed in other parts of the world.

A little history:

Waffles can be traced back to ancient Greece, where they were called “obelios” and were made by cooking flat cakes between two metal plates. However, in the Middle Ages in Europe, waffles became more popular and took on the form that we know today.

In the 14th century, waffles began to appear in Belgium and the Netherlands, where they were made with a batter of flour, water, and yeast and cooked between two plates with distinctive patterns. These early waffles were often eaten during religious festivals and celebrations and were considered a luxury food.

In the 1800s, waffles became more accessible to the general public with the invention of the waffle iron, a device that could quickly and easily cook waffles at home. Waffles also gained popularity in the United States during this time, particularly in the southern states, where they were often served with fried chicken.

The first patent for a waffle iron in the United States was granted to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, in 1869. Swarthout’s design used two hinged plates that could be closed together to cook the waffle batter evenly on both sides. This improved over earlier designs that used a single plate to cook the waffle, often resulting in uneven cooking.

Over time, many improvements were made to the design of waffle irons, including the addition of temperature controls and non-stick surfaces.

Today, many different types of waffle irons are available, ranging from basic models to high-end machines with advanced features.