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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

    PUBLISHED: January 30, 2022 • By Toni Dash 10 Comments

    Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

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    Red Velvet Waffles are a special breakfast treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate goodness in the best shade of red. Topped with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream they make a delicious dessert recipe too!

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    This delicious red velvet waffles recipe is a perfect breakfast for special occasions. Traditional waffles are great but these sweet waffles are a breakfast recipe no one will forget.

    The beautiful waffles have classic red velvet flavor in a beautiful traditional red color. They are made from scratch and recreate the red velvet cake mix with cream cheese frosting in waffle form. They have a light chocolate flavor in a fluffy waffle. It’s a winning flavor combo dessert lovers crave.

    The waffle and topping combination is not overly sweet but is rich enough to serve as a fun dessert too.

    Jump to:
    • What is red velvet?
    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to Make it – Red Velvet Waffles
    • How to Make it – Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
    • Variations
    • How to serve
    • How to Store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    What is red velvet?

    The idea of red velvet sounds very exotic but it’s simpler than you’d guess.

    Red velvet cake is traditionally a red-toned chocolate layer cake in shades of red-brown, crimson, or scarlet. Original recipes did not use food coloring but produced the red color with a chemical reaction between the type of cocoa powder, buttermilk and vinegar.

    The ‘velvet’ description was from the fineness of the cake crumbs compared to other types of cakes.

    Over the years several variations have been made from adding beetroot for color to food coloring as we’ve done, as well as carrying over to different types of recipes like red velvet cupcakes and these red velvet waffles.

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

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    Flour. Use regular all-purpose flour or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend. We recommend Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend which we use for all our gluten-free recipes.

    Unsweetened cocoa powder. You’ll find this in the baking section of the grocery store. Do not use sweetened cocoa powder.

    Buttermilk. Always shake your buttermilk before pouring into the measuring cup!

    Unsalted butter. Melt the butter than allow it to cool slightly. Don’t use it hot!

    Distilled white vinegar. This probably sounds weird to include in waffles but it’s a key ingredient in the chemical reaction that makes red velvet light and moist. You won’t taste it.

    Chocolate chips. You can use any semi-sweet chocolate chips. We recommend mini chocolate chips because they spread through the waffle batter more uniformly ensuring some in each bite!

    Cream cheese. This is for the topping. Be sure to begin the recipe with room temperature or softened cream cheese.

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    How to Make it – Red Velvet Waffles

    STEP 1. Dry ingredients

    Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar; whisk until combined (photo 1).

    STEP 2. Wet ingredients

    In a medium separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring (photo 2).

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    STEP 3. Make the batter

    Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture (photo 3). Using a rubber spatula, fold it in until just combined (photo 4). Add the chocolate chips and mix until just distributed.

    STEP 4. Make the waffles

    Preheat a waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Spray waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and spoon the red velvet waffle batter onto the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    Close the lid and cook until the outside is crisp and it easily separates from the pan. This took about 3 minutes on my waffle iron.

    Repeat until you have cooked all of the waffle batter. Serve the waffles immediately and top with your desired toppings.

    Place cooked waffles on a paper towel for a few minutes. If not serving immediately place the remaining waffles on a baking sheet on a middle oven rack at low temperature to stay warm.

    How to Make it – Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

    cream cheese whipped cream topping recipe steps 5-8

    Using a stand mixer with a whip attachment, whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (photo 5-6). Scrape down the bowl.

    With the mixer on medium, slowly pour in the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt (photo 7). Whip the mixture until medium peaks develop, scraping down the bowl occasionally (photo 8).

    To test if you have medium peaks, stop the mixer and lift the whisk out of the whipped cream. There will be a peak where the whisk attachment was and the tip of the peak will fall over.

    The recipe makes approximately 3 cups of the cream cheese whipped cream.

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    Variations

    Waffle iron type. We used a regular waffle iron to make regular waffles. If you want to use a Belgian waffle iron you can make thicker waffles. The recipe yield may vary.

    Confectioners’ sugar. If you want to pass on the cream cheese whipped cream topping, dust the cooked waffles with confectioners’ sugar.

    How to serve

    This combination of red velvet waffles and the whipped topping is perfect as is. If you want to add more toppings consider:

    • maple syrup
    • fresh berries
    • chocolate syrup or melted chocolate drizzle
    • melted butter drizzle

    Top the waffles with the whipped cream and serve or use other favorite toppings.

    How to Store

    Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag for up to 2 days. To reheat place waffles in a toaster or toaster oven for a crispy exterior.

    The cream cheese whipped cream can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can leftover red velvet waffles be frozen?

    Yes! Allow the waffles to cool completely. Wrap them snugly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or freezer safe airtight container. Freeze for 1-2 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

    How can I make these ahead?

    Because these freeze well you can make the waffles ahead, freeze them and use them like store-bought toaster waffles. Be sure the waffle size will fit your toaster when you make them. Follow freezing instructions.

    Do I need to use the white vinegar?

    The vinegar will react with the cocoa powder to give it a redder color. It also helps five the waffles the classic slightly acidic flavor of traditional red velvet desserts.

    Can liquid food coloring be used instead of gel coloring?

    It can but won’t produce the same vibrant color as gel coloring.

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    Red velvet waffles topped with different berries.

    Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream topping

    Classic chocolate Red Velvet flavor in these easy delicious waffles. Topped with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream they are a perfect breakfast or dessert for any special occasion.
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 10 small waffles (8-10) and 3 cups of the cream cheese whipped cream
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    Waffle iron
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    Ingredients

    Red Velvet Waffles

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 3/4 cup buttermilk shaken
    • 4 tablespoons 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
    • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips mini size recommended

    Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

    • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch kosher salt

    Optional toppings

    • berries
    • powdered sugar
    • chocolate topping

    Instructions

    Red Velvet Waffles

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
    • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
    • Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold it in until just combined.
      Add the chocolate chips and mix until just distributed.
    • NOTE: If serving with the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream make it before starting to cook the waffles.
      Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray the waffle iron's surfaces with nonstick spray and spread the batter onto the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
      Close the lid and cook until the outside is crisp and it easily separates from the pan. This took about 3 minutes on my waffle iron.
    • Repeat step 4 until you have cooked all of the waffle batter. Serve the waffles immediately and top with your desired toppings.

    Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

    • Using a stand mixer with a whip attachment, whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl.
    • With the mixer on medium, slowly pour in the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip the mixture until medium peaks develop, scraping down the bowl occasionally.
      To test if you have medium peaks, stop the mixer and lift the whisk out of the whipped cream. There will be a peak where the whisk attachment was and the tip of the peak will fall over.
    • Top the waffles with the whipped cream and serve or store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days.

    Notes

    How to Store
    Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag for up to 2 days. To reheat place waffles in a toaster or toaster oven for a crispy exterior.
    The cream cheese whipped cream can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    How to make ahead or freeze
    Allow the waffles to cool completely. Wrap them snugly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or freezer safe airtight container. Freeze for 1-2 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
    For make ahead waffles follow freezing instructions and use them like toaster waffles. Be sure the waffles are thin enough to fit in your toaster.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Danni says

      July 25, 2022 at 9:34 am

      Any recommendations on making this recipe vegan friendly?

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 26, 2022 at 9:04 am

        I think you’d need to rework some key ingredients in the recipe Danni to make it vegan. I personally don’t have a lot of experience with vegan baking and substitutions and how those vegan substitutes behave to provide sound guidance. If you are knowledgeable about it trying a vegan equivalent ingredients for the butter, buttermilk and eggs would be needed (I have not worked with flax eggs myself). I do know Enjoy Life Foods makes chocolate chips that are allergy-friendly so you could use those for the chocolate!

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    2. Taylor says

      February 01, 2022 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      These waffles are what dreams are made! So soft and crispy, with the perfect chocolate flavor. And that cream cheese frosting is to die for!

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    3. Heather Rose says

      February 01, 2022 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      Just beautiful and SO fun!! My kids loved them. I will make again for Valentine’s Day!

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    4. Allyssa says

      February 01, 2022 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing red velvet waffles recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    5. Danielle says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:50 am

      5 stars
      I am drooling over these! What an awesome idea for valentines’ day! I owe my SO, so I’ll definitely make him these 🙂

      Reply
    6. Helen says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous idea for a Valentine’s breakfast! I’d be so happy if someone made these for me….

      Reply
    7. Wajeeha Nadeem says

      January 31, 2022 at 12:04 am

      5 stars
      These waffles look SO pretty! I can’t wait to surprise my daughter with these on valentines day! <3

      Reply
    8. cyndy says

      January 30, 2022 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      These are just perfect for Valentines Day breakfast! Thanks for the make ahead tip because it’s on a Monday this year so this will help make it easier to celebrate! Love the whipped cream cheese topping too

      Reply
    9. Megan says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      These are going to make the most incredible surprise Valentine’s Day breakfast for my hubby! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply

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