Description

Delight in these rich and fluffy Red Velvet Waffles topped with a creamy homemade cream cheese glaze. Perfectly balanced with cocoa and a hint of vanilla, these waffles are soft on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior, making them an elegant twist on classic breakfast fare.

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

Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a bowl until the mixture is soft and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat until the glaze is light, fluffy, and lump-free, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add Milk and Vanilla: Stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Once combined, set the glaze aside to be used as a topping for the waffles.
Preheat Waffle Iron: Turn on and preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder to evenly distribute all dry components.
Prepare Batter: Add the buttermilk, whole milk, red gel food coloring, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and uniform in color with no lumps.
Cook Waffles: Pour approximately ¾ cup of the prepared red velvet batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffles for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until they easily lift from the iron and are slightly crisp and golden on the outside.
Serve: Drizzle the warm waffles generously with the cream cheese glaze. Enjoy immediately while they are hot and soft.
Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the rest of the batter in the waffle iron, serving each batch hot with cream cheese glaze for best results.

Notes

Adjust the red gel food coloring amount based on your preferred color intensity.
Waffle cook times and batter amounts may vary based on your waffle iron model; refer to its manual for best results.
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter, cream cheese, and milk with respective plant-based alternatives.
The cream cheese glaze can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring it to room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Waffles, Cream Cheese Glaze, Breakfast Waffles, Sweet Waffles, Cocoa Waffles, Valentine’s Day Breakfast