Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Introduction

These Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze are a delightful twist on a breakfast classic. Rich, tender, and beautifully red, they pair perfectly with a smooth, sweet glaze that adds a creamy finish to each bite.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup whole milk (for glaze)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
• 2 cups Bisquick mix
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup whole milk (for batter)
• 30 drops red gel food coloring
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for batter)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until soft and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light, fluffy, and lump free, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
2. Step 2: Mix the ½ cup whole milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese glaze until fully combined. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat your waffle iron to the recommended temperature for waffles.
4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly combined.
5. Step 5: Add the buttermilk, ½ cup whole milk, red gel food coloring, egg, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform in color.
6. Step 6: Pour about ¾ cup of the red velvet batter into the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffle for 4-5 minutes or until it easily separates from the iron, showing a slight crisp and a bit of browning on the outside.
7. Step 7: Drizzle the warm waffles generously with the prepared cream cheese glaze and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
8. Step 8: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, serving each waffle with glaze as they come out of the waffle iron.

Tips & Variations

• Use buttermilk or add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk for the tangy flavor typical of red velvet.
• Adjust the amount of red gel food coloring depending on your preferred shade, adding a few drops at a time.
• For a festive touch, add mini chocolate chips to the batter before cooking.
• If you don’t have a waffle iron, you can cook the batter as pancakes instead.

Storage

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster or oven until warm and crisp. The cream cheese glaze is best made fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature and stir before using.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the cream cheese glaze ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the glaze a day in advance and keep it refrigerated. Before using, allow it to come to room temperature and give it a good stir to restore its creamy texture.

What if I don’t have buttermilk?

If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar with 1 cup of whole milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using. This will give a similar tanginess to the batter.

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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Indulge in these deliciously soft and vibrant Red Velvet Waffles, perfectly paired with a rich and creamy cream cheese glaze. Easy to make and bursting with classic red velvet flavors, this recipe is a delightful breakfast or brunch treat that serves six.

• Author: reem
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Red Velvet Waffles

• 2 cups Bisquick mix
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup whole milk
• 30 drops red gel food coloring
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until soft and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and lump free. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to fully combine.
2. Add Milk and Vanilla: Mix the ½ cup whole milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese glaze until fully incorporated. Set the glaze aside for later use.
3. Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions or to the recommended temperature for making waffles. This ensures the waffles cook evenly and develop a crisp exterior.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients for Waffles: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed and combined.
5. Whisk Wet Ingredients into Dry: Add the buttermilk, whole milk, red gel food coloring, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth, uniform in color, and free of lumps.
6. Cook the Waffles: Pour about ¾ cup of the red velvet batter into the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffle for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle easily separates from the iron, and it has a slight crisp and light browning on the outside.
7. Serve with Cream Cheese Glaze: Drizzle the warm red velvet waffles generously with the prepared cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
8. Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, and serve each freshly cooked waffle with the cream cheese glaze as they come out of the waffle iron.

Notes

• Use a non-stick waffle iron or lightly grease your waffle iron before cooking to prevent sticking.
• The red gel food coloring provides vibrant color without altering the batter’s consistency.
• For fluffier waffles, avoid overmixing the batter; just whisk until ingredients are combined.
• Leftover waffles can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the cream cheese glaze by adding more or less powdered sugar according to taste.

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