Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy Red Velvet Waffles topped with a rich cream cheese glaze, perfect for a festive breakfast or special brunch treat. These waffles combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a crispy exterior and tender interior, finished with a creamy, sweet glaze.
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 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.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Mix the ½ cup whole milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese glaze until fully combined. Set aside.
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Prepare your waffle iron by preheating it to the recommended temperature for waffles.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Waffles: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly combined.
- 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 and uniform in color.
- Cook the Waffles: 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.
- Serve with Cream Cheese Glaze: Drizzle the warm waffles generously with the prepared cream cheese glaze and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, serving each waffle with glaze as they come out of the waffle iron.
Notes
- Waffle cooking times may vary depending on your waffle iron, so check for doneness by how easily the waffle releases and its texture.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color without affecting the batter consistency.
- The cream cheese glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated; just bring it to room temperature before using.
- If you do not have Bisquick mix, you can substitute with a homemade pancake mix or all-purpose flour-based waffle mix.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Waffles, Cream Cheese Glaze, Breakfast Waffles, Festive Breakfast, Holiday Waffles
