Best Lemon Waffles Recipes

LEMON-RICOTTA WAFFLES WITH RASPBERRY-MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat.
• Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. In a separate medium bowl, add the half-and-half, ricotta, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla and egg and whisk to combine. Add the ricotta mixture to the flour mixture and whisk to combine.
• Spray the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and spoon about 3/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown and lightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes (or according to manufacturer's instructions). Repeat with remaining batter.
• To serve the waffles: top each waffle with a dollop of Raspberry-Mascarpone Whipped Cream, berries and maple syrup.
• Add the heavy cream, mascarpone and raspberry jam to a large bowl. Whip on medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes.

LEMON-RICOTTA CORNMEAL WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk half-and-half, ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, and lemon extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Coat the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes.

WAFFLES WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE AND LEMON RICOTTA CREAM

Steps:

• Make the ricotta cream: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• Make the compote: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup water and the honey and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, add the lemon juice and let cool at least slightly.
• Make the waffles: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F; set a rack on a baking sheet and put in the oven.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, eggs and lemon zest. Add the flour mixture and mix just until the batter is combined. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions; coat with nonstick spray. Pour the batter onto the iron (the amount depends on the size of the iron), leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Close the iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the rack in the oven to keep warm; repeat with the remaining batter.
• To serve, top the waffles with the blueberry compote and ricotta cream. Garnish with lemon zest.

LEMON-POPPY SEED WAFFLES WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For blueberry sauce:
• Bring blueberries, 1/2 cup apple juice and sugar to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in remaining 2 tablespoons apple juice and add to blueberry mixture. Add lemon juice. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; simmer until thick, about 1 minute. Cool slightly. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.)
• For lemon-poppy seed waffles:
• Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture all at once to flour mixture and whisk until just blended. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
• Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon batter onto waffle iron. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes (cooking time will vary, depending on waffle iron). Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with warm blueberry sauce.

LEMON WAFFLES

Steps:

• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
• Stir in the lemon zest.
• In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter and the egg yolks until smooth.
• Make a well in the dry ingredients and gradually stir in the wet until just combined.
• Do not continue to stir.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Let stand covered, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• In a clean, dry bowl whisk the egg whites until fluffy.
• Gradually add the icing sugar while continuing to beat until whites hold soft peaks.
• Fold gently into batter.
• Ladle batter into prepared waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

BELGIUM RASPBERRY WAFFLES WITH LEMON RASPBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• To make the waffles, place the the flour, baking powder, icing sugar, oil, milk, vanilla and egg yolks in a large bowl.
• Mix slowly until well blended.
• In a medium size bowl beat the egg whites and salt until they make soft peaks.
• Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter, being careful not to over mix.
• Now for the last step gently fold the fresh raspberries into the batter.
• When your iron is heated, pour the batter onto the greased waffle iron and bake for 3 - 4 minutes, how long will depend on your waffle iron.
• The waffles should be crisp and golden brown when done.
• Keep the waffles warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
• To make the Raspberry Lemon Syrup, add the lemon juice, maple syrup, water, powdered sugar, cinnamon and allspice together in a small pot.
• Mix well and bring to a rapid boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered until ready to use. Stir occasionally.
• Just before serving the pancakes add the raspberries to the syrup.
• Plate the waffles, add some whipped cream if desired and drizzle with the raspberry lemon syrup.

STRAWBERRY WAFFLES WITH STRAWBERRY-BLACK PEPPER BUTTER AND LEMON CURD CREAM

Steps:

• For the strawberry waffles: Finely dice eight of the strawberries, and combine in a small bowl with 1 heaping tablespoon sugar and the raspberry liqueur if using. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries soften slightly and release some juice, about 15 minutes. Thinly slice the remaining strawberries lengthwise, and toss with remaining 1 heaping tablespoon sugar.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and whisk until the mixture just comes together. Fold in the diced strawberries and their juices, and the melted butter until just combined (if the strawberries are super juicy, use a slotted spoon to transfer the berries to the batter and add just a teaspoon or so of the juices). Cover, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For the strawberry-black pepper butter: Combine the strawberries, butter, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until almost smooth. Scrape into a bowl, and set aside at room temperature.
• For the lemon curd whipped cream: Combine the heavy cream and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Whip until slightly thickened. Add the lemon curd, and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve.
• Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. Brush with melted butter, and ladle batter onto the iron. Close the cover, and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately, or transfer the waffle to a rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200-degree oven. Repeat with the remaining batter and melted butter.
• Top the waffles with strawberry butter, sliced strawberries and a dollop of the whipped cream.

LEMON-POPPY SEED WAFFLES WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For Blueberry Sauce:Bring blueberries, 1/2 cup apple juice and sugar to boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
• Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes.
• Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch into remaining 2 tablespoons apple juice and add to blueberry mixture.
• Add lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; simmer until thick, about 1 minute.
• Cool slightly.
• For Waffles: Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
• Whisk eggs, buttermik, melted butter and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture all at once and whisk until just blended.
• Let stand for about 15 minutes.
• Preheat waffle iron according to manufacture's instructions.
• Spoon batter onto waffle iron.
• Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
• (Time will vary depending on waffle iron.) Repeat with remaining batter.
• Serve immediately with warm blueberry sauce.

GLUTEN-FREE RICOTTA AND LEMON WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Coat heated waffle iron with cooking spray or butter.
• Whisk milk, ricotta cheese, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth; stir in pancake mix, coconut oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix batter until well combined.
• Combine blueberries, sugar, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to low, allowing blueberry sauce to simmer.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter on the center of the waffle iron and close. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Pour blueberry sauce over the waffle. Repeat with remaining batter and sauce.

LEMON POPPY SEED WAFFLES WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. For Blueberry Sauce: Bring blueberries, 1/2 cup apple juice, and sugar to boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
• 2. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes.
• 3. Dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in remaining 2 tbsp apple juice.
• 4. Add to blueberry mixture.
• 5. Add lemon juice.
• 6. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Simmer until thick; about 1 minute. Cool slightly. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.)
• 7. For Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles: Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
• 8. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• 9. Add buttermilk all at once to flour mixture.
• 10. Whisk until just blended. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
• 11. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon batter onto waffle iron.
• 12. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through about 7 minutes (cooking time may vary, depending on waffle iron). Repeat with remaining batter.
• 13. Serve immediately with warm blueberry sauce.

RASPBERRY LEMON CREAM CHEESE WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Mix baking mix, skim milk, egg, raspberries, honey, lemon juice, and cream cheese in a bowl to make a slightly thick batter. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Spread 1/4 cup batter in the preheated waffle iron. Cook until browned and the iron stops steaming, 3 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

LEMON AND WALNUT WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
• In a large bowl sift to combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and salt. In small bowl whisk the egg yolks until smooth, then add the milk, vegetable oil, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients and gently stir the batter, with a wooden spoon, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. You can use a hand beater or a stand mixer on low speed, if desired.
• In a very clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Pour about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup batter into an oiled waffle iron, sprinkle with walnuts, then close the iron. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, depending on waffle iron settings. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

LEMON-POPPY SEED BELGIAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, poppy seed and 1 tablespoon lemon peel. In small bowl, mix club soda, egg and butter with whisk; gently stir into Bisquick mixture with fork or whisk (mixture will be lumpy). Let stand 3 minutes.
• Heat Belgian waffle maker; brush with vegetable oil. For each waffle, pour 3/4 to 1 cup batter onto center of hot waffle maker. Close lid; bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops and waffles are golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix syrup, blueberries, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and the lemon juice. Serve waffles with blueberry-maple syrup and crème fraîche.

LEMON BELGIAN WAFFLES WITH BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in a bowl; make well in center; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, blend well.
• Add egg yolks to buttermilk mixture and mix until well incorporated.
• In a clean bowl (free of any grease) beat egg whites at low speed until they begin to froth.
• Add cream of tartar and beat at high speed until glossy, stiff peaks form; set aside.
• Add buttermilk mixture to well in flour mixture and whisk until no large lumps remain.
• Gently fold 1/2 of egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining egg whites (batter will be streaked with egg whites).
• Bake waffles on preheated waffles iron to a rich golden brown.
• Serve immediately topped with warm berry syrup.
• Berry Syrup:.
• Bring water and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
• Add berries.
• Lower heat to low and cook gently for about 30 minutes.
• Serve warm.

LEMON WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat waffle iron.
• Place flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• In a second bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until blended. Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Fold in melted butter and then vanilla yogurt with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Let batter rest a few minutes before using.
• Pour batter onto the center of the lower grid. Allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. Close lid of waffle iron and cook according the waffler instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.
• For best results, serve immediately.
• Variations:
• For lemon ginger waffles, add 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the batter with the juice and zest. For lemon blueberry waffles add 1 cup of blueberries to the batter as the last ingredient.

LEMON-ALMOND WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the waffle maker. Lightly spray the waffle grills with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• For the lemon honey: Heat the honey, lemon juice and lemon zest over medium heat in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until warm, about 4 minutes.
• For the waffles: Beat the egg whites until they are thick and hold soft peaks using a whisk or an electric hand mixer in a medium bowl, about 2 minutes.
• Combine the egg yolks, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat until smooth. Add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until smooth.
• Fold the egg whites, butter and chocolate chips if using into the batter. Using the amount recommended by the waffle iron manufacturer's instructions, about 1/3 cup of batter for each waffle, pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drizzle with lemon honey and serve.

BISCUIT WAFFLES WITH LEMON CREAM, LEMON SYRUP AND BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Spray a waffle iron with nonstick spray; heat to medium.
• Gather the biscuit scraps into a ball, then press out as thin as possible on a lightly floured work surface; the thinner the biscuit, the fluffier the waffle will be. With a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, making sure they will fit into the waffle iron, width-wise.
• When the iron is hot, add the biscuits, one per square, and close the lid. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and repeat.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and well incorporated. Add the cream and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
• To serve, place two waffles on a plate and top with lemon cream, lemon syrup and blueberries.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
• In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the yeast and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Using your hands, mix the 1 cup cold butter into the flour, breaking the butter into small pebbles, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture. Gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients. Keep mixing until a ball starts to form, then gently knead, 12 to 15 times, to create a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press out to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick. Fold the dough in half, press again to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick, and then fold again. Cut the dough using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, depending personal preference. Brush the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with some of the melted butter. Place the biscuits in the skillet; brush the tops with melted butter.
• Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes, depending on size. Brush again with melted butter and serve immediately.

SOUR CREAM LEMON WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat your waffle iron; grease, if necessary.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together well.
• Mix the flour, lemon peel and sour cream together then gradually mix in to the eggs/sugar.
• Stir in the butter and lemon juice.
• Pour about 3/4 cup of the mixture into the preheated waffle iron. Bake according to your waffle iron's directions.
• Serve w/ butter/syrup/powdered sugar.

LEMON POPPY SEED WAFFLES

Steps:

• Heat waffle maker. Grease with vegetable oil or shortening.
• In medium bowl, stir pancake mix, sugar, poppy seed, water, lemon peel and lemon juice with fork or wire whisk until smooth.
• Pour batter onto center of waffle maker. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops.
• Serve waffles topped with yogurt and fruit.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON CHEESECAKE WAFFLES

Steps:

• Bring 3/4 cup blueberries, water, and 1 Tbsp. each sugar and lemon juice to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 12 to 15 min. or until slightly thickened, mashing blueberries lightly after about 10 min. Remove from heat.
• Spray 8-inch square electric waffle iron with cooking spray. Heat iron to medium-high heat.
• Mix Neufchatel, lemon zest, remaining sugar and lemon juice until blended. Unroll crescent dough onto lightly floured cutting board; roll or pat into 16x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 (8-inch) squares.
• Place 1 dough square on bottom grid of waffle iron. (Dough will not completely cover grid.) Top with half the Neufchatel mixture; spread carefully to within 1 inch of edges. Top with remaining blueberries; cover with remaining dough. Close lid.
• Cook 4 to 5 min. or until golden brown. Use fork to transfer waffle from grid to work surface. Cool slightly. Cut waffle into 4 squares, then cut each square diagonally into quarters. Serve warm with blueberry sauce and remaining Neufchatel mixture.