Red Velvet Waffles Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup pecan pieces, optional; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon natural cocoa powder (preferably Hershey's); 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk; 1/3 cup (5 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons red food coloring; Nonstick cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup pecan pieces, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon natural cocoa powder (preferably Hershey's)
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup (5 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons red food coloring
Nonstick cooking spray

1
Make the cream cheese glaze: Whip the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2
Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar, then add the vanilla add the milk and whisk until the glaze is smooth.
3
Stir in the nuts if using.
4
Make the red velvet waffles: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and cocoa in a large bowl.
5
Beat the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla and vinegar together in separate medium bowl until smooth, then stir in the red food coloring.
6
Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
7
Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturers' instructions.
8
Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and then pour a scant 1 cup of the waffle batter onto the waffle grid.
9
Close the iron and cook until the waffle is deep red and crisp on the outside, about 3 minutes.
10
Repeat with the remaining waffle batter.
11
Serve each waffle drizzled with the cream cheese glaze.

2014

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Waffles falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Velvet Waffles

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