Pumpkin waffles stacked with ricotta, hint of spice, and maple drizzle—perfect for cozy brunch gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 kosher 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 unsalted butter, melted
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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined; avoid overmixing to maintain waffle tenderness.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Spoon enough batter to cover the waffle grid. Close and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat until all batter is used.
06 - Blend ricotta cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Stack warm waffles on serving plates, layering each round with a generous spoonful of ricotta mixture. Top with extra ricotta, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of toasted nuts or powdered sugar if desired.
