Red Velvet Waffles Cream (Printable)

Fluffy cocoa waffles paired with smooth cream cheese syrup for a rich brunch experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Waffle Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring

→ Cream Cheese Syrup

12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1/4 cup milk, plus more as needed
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions until indicator light shows ready.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until uniform in color.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together using a spatula until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Do not overmix or waffles will become tough.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the center, close lid, and cook for 3–5 minutes until steam subsides and waffles are crisp and deeply set. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, beat softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until you achieve a thick but pourable consistency. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick.
07 - Transfer warm waffles to plates. Generously drizzle with cream cheese syrup while still hot. Serve immediately with optional fresh berries or chopped pecans if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese syrup alone is worth the effort its like dessert for breakfast but somehow acceptable because waffles
  • These freeze beautifully and reheat in the toaster, making busy weekday mornings feel indulgent
  • The buttermilk creates the most tender crumb while still giving you those crispy edges everyone fights over
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make these tough instead of tender, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if you are making multiple rounds, you might need to thin it with a splash more buttermilk
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly than cold ones, especially for the syrup
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffy waffles that still maintain their structure
  • Let the batter rest for five minutes before cooking to let the baking powder activate fully

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