red velvet waffles with cream cheese glaze
I made this recipe for my momma on Mother's Day last year! She is my best friend and my cooking mentor so I know she's gonna love this Southern brunch. These chocolate waffles are rich and moist and the sweet cream cheese glaze and crunchy pecan topping make them a decadent and delicious meal that any mother would love!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Who wouldn't love to be served this darling and decadent breakfast? They're a simple waffle with the classic chocolate red velvet flavor. Slightly crisp outside, inside the waffles are light and fluffy. Drizzling the warm waffles with a cream cheese glaze mimics the classic frosting. Pecans sprinkled on top add crunch and nuttiness. We're obsessed with the glaze, the vibrant color, the flavor, and... well... everything about this breakfast recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 cups waffle mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
How To Make red velvet waffles with cream cheese glaze
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Step 1Heat up the waffle maker. Mix waffle mix, eggs, water, and oil according to package instructions. Add cocoa powder to the waffle mix and mix well. -
Step 2Add red food coloring slowly until you get the "red velvet" color you want.
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Step 3Cook waffles in the waffle maker.
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Step 4This will make 5-6 Belgian waffles or 10 regular waffles.
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Step 5With a mixer blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour glaze into a saucepan and warm on medium-low. Stir frequently.
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Step 6Serve red velvet waffles with warm cream cheese glaze and toasted pecans on top with a side of fruit and bacon.
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