Pink Velvet Waffles Cream Cheese (Printer View)

Fluffy pink waffles with cocoa notes topped by a smooth cream cheese drizzle, perfect for festive mornings.

# Components:

→ Pink Velvet Waffles

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1-2 teaspoons red or pink gel food coloring

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tablespoons milk

# Method:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's specifications.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly, then add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Whisk until well combined and vibrant pink in color.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter into the center and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until waffles are golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix well, then thin with milk until reaching pourable consistency.
07 - Serve warm waffles immediately, drizzled generously with cream cheese sauce. Garnish with fresh berries or sprinkles as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look Instagram-worthy without any of the fussy technique, which means you can actually relax while making them.
  • The cocoa powder is subtle enough that even people who claim they don't like chocolate will ask for seconds.
  • The cream cheese drizzle tastes like you spent an hour whisking by hand, but it comes together in minutes.
02 -
  • Don't let your cream cheese and butter sit out for just a few minutes thinking they'll soften enough, because they won't blend properly and you'll end up with flecks in your drizzle instead of smooth sauce.
  • The food coloring should be added to the wet ingredients, not the dry, because mixing it into dry flour will create pink streaks instead of that even, beautiful dusty-rose color.
  • If your batter sits for more than a few minutes before cooking, the leavening agents start doing their job prematurely, and your waffles lose that fluffy lift.
03 -
  • If you're making these ahead for a crowd, cook them completely and reheat in a 300-degree oven for about five minutes so they regain their crispness instead of getting soggy on a plate.
  • The drizzle can be made up to two hours ahead and stored at room temperature, which means you can focus entirely on cooking the waffles when your guests arrive.
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