Red Velvet Waffles for a Romantic Brunch
Rich and fluffy Red Velvet Waffles topped with cream cheese drizzle. Perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfasts and romantic brunches. Easy homemade waffle recipe with crisp edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring optional for a deeper red color
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to 375°F and lightly grease if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a few drops of red food coloring until fully combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Small lumps are perfectly fine and help create fluffy Red Velvet Waffles.
- Pour batter evenly into the preheated waffle iron slots. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side or until waffles are crisp and cooked through.
- While the waffles cook, prepare the cream cheese drizzle. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the cream cheese topping over warm waffles and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with almond milk or oat milk.
- Greek yogurt can replace buttermilk in a pinch.
- Add mini chocolate chips for a dessert-style brunch recipe.
- Serve with fresh berries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.