Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

These red velvet waffles, topped with a cream cheese glaze, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, are a decadent treat for Valentine's Day breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 731 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1.75 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 teaspoon white vinegar
• 0.33333334326744 cup melted butter, cooled
• 0.5 cup whole milk, or more as needed
• 6 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring (such as Lorann Professional Kitchen®) Red
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Make waffles: Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Beat buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and vinegar together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in red food coloring. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.

Step 4

While the waffle iron is heating, make glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla, until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Spoon 1/4 to 1/2 cup waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturer's directions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Step 6

Lightly dust each waffle with confectioners' sugar, drizzle with glaze, and top with whipped cream and strawberries.