Buttermilk Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted for brushing
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 175°F and heat waffle iron.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl add wet ingredients and whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate medium mixing bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk.

4. 4

   Slowly pour dry ingredients into bowl with wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold mixture until ingredients are well incorporated. Do not overmix. Batter will be slightly lumpy.

5. 5

   Brush waffle iron with melted butter. Pour batter into waffle mold (amount will vary depending on waffle maker model).

6. 6

   Cook until waffle maker indicates waffle is "cooked".

7. 7

   Remove and place on a plate. Keep warm in oven until ready to eat.

8. 8

   If making whipped mascarpone, see below. Otherwise top with butter, dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup.

9. 9

   --- Optional - Whipped Mascarpone ---

10. 10

    In a food processor, add all ingredients and process on “High” until mixture turns into a whipped texture. Place in a bowl and leave in refrigerator, covered until ready to use.