Description

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze are a decadent breakfast treat, ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. With their tender, chocolatey flavor and a tangy cream cheese glaze, these waffles bring a sense of indulgence to your morning. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, they balance flavor and texture beautifully and are easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk

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Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until the glaze reaches a smooth consistency. Set aside.
Make the Waffle Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Stir in the red food coloring.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth.
Cook the Waffles:
- Preheat your waffle iron according to its instructions and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour about 1 cup of the batter onto the waffle grid, close the iron, and cook until the waffles are deep red, crisp on the outside, and cooked through (approximately 3 minutes or per your waffle iron’s timer).
Serve:
- Drizzle the warm waffles with cream cheese glaze. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped pecans or other toppings of your choice.

Category: Breakfast