Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Waffle

This recipe uses the Breville Smart Waffle, making crispy golden waffles without the mess!

INGREDIENTS:
LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE WAFFLE

• 4 eggs, separated
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 200g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups self-raising flour
• 1/4 cup caster sugar

LEMON RICOTTA FILLING

• 400g smooth ricotta
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• 1 cup passion fruit pulp (approx. 16)
• 1/4 cup icing sugar

METHOD:
LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE WAFFLE

• Place egg yolks, milk, butter and vanilla in a large jug and whisk until well combined
• Combine flour and sugar into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre
• Carefully whisk in egg milk mixture to form a smooth batter
• Beat egg whites with electric beaters until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into batter
• Select BELGIAN waffle setting and dial up number 6 on browning control dial
• Preheat until orange light flashes up and the word HEATING disappears
• Using waffle dosing cup, pour 1/2 cup of batter into each waffle square. Close lid and cook until timer has finished and ready beep has sounded 3 times. Set aside to cool completely

LEMON RICOTTA FILLING

• Beat ricotta and lemon curd together until smooth and set aside
• For the passion fruit sauce, spoon pulp into a medium saucepan along with 1/2 cup water and the icing sugar. Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Remove and cool
• To serve, cut each waffle in half diagonally and sandwich with lemon cheesecake filling. Serve 2 waffles for each person and drizzle over passion fruit sauce