TOASTED POLENTA WAFFLES WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA AND WINTER CITRUS SYRUP

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Toasted Polenta Waffles with Whipped Ricotta and Winter Citrus Syrup image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal, lightly toasted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Melted butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the waffle iron
Whipped Ricotta, for serving, recipe follows
Winter Citrus Syrup, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup whole milk ricotta
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Pinch of salt
3-inch piece of citrus zest (removed with a vegetable peeler from the citrus that you are juicing)
1 cup freshly squeezed orange, tangerine or clementine juice
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup segmented orange, tangerine or clementine
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the cornmeal and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal with the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Whisk together the milk, sour cream and egg yolks in a medium bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients and the 1 1/2 sticks melted butter to the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined.
  • Beat the egg whites in another medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold the whites into the batter gently. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Heat the waffle iron to high heat. Brush the iron with melted butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter into the iron and cook according to the manufacturer's directions. Top each waffle with a dollop of the whipped ricotta and a few spoonfuls of the winter citrus syrup.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape into a bowl. Can be made 1 day in advance, tightly covered and refrigerated.
  • Combine the zest and juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the zest, stir in the maple syrup and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, whisk in the butter until combined. Stir in the citrus segments and salt. Keep warm.

Jodi Camp
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients and it's a bit complicated.


Sujata Budathoki
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I can't wait to try these waffles! They look absolutely delicious.


Chacon Cesar
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These waffles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


James Ursino
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I used a different type of winter citrus in the syrup, and it turned out great! I think you could use any type of citrus that you like.


lindi lindelani
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from the whipped ricotta. It was still delicious!


Dj official
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I made these waffles for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Honesty Gipson
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These waffles are perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. They're sure to impress your guests.


Ahsan Yar
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I used a gluten-free flour blend to make these waffles and they turned out great! They were just as good as the regular waffles.


Ken Ibeh
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted Greek yogurt in the whipped topping. It was still delicious!


Techno Stream
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These waffles were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!


Siraj Lehri
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I had some trouble getting the waffles to cook evenly. Some of them were overcooked while others were still undercooked. I think I need to adjust the heat on my waffle iron.


Aaron Calk
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These waffles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar in the batter next time.


Abdullah Al Abid
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I love polenta, so I was excited to try this recipe. The waffles were good, but I found them to be a bit too dry. I think I would add a little more milk or butter to the batter next time.


Smanga Cebolethu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the waffles turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The whipped ricotta and winter citrus syrup were also delicious.


Kosi Amechi
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These waffles were amazing! I made them for a brunch party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and the results were impressive.


Feroz Maniwal
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I'm so glad I did! The waffles were light and fluffy, and the toppings were delicious. I especially loved the whipped ricotta.


Ejionye Christopher
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These waffles were a hit with my family! The polenta gave them a unique texture and flavor, and the whipped ricotta and winter citrus syrup were the perfect toppings. I'll definitely be making these again.