Red Velvet Belgian Waffles
Description
These red velvet waffles, topped with a cream cheese glaze, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, are a decadent treat for Valentine's Day breakfast.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups buttermilk
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1/3 cup melted butter, cooled
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring (such as Lorann Professional Kitchen®) Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion) or as desired
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
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6 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste
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1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste
Directions
1
Make waffles: Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
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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.
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Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
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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.
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.
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Lightly dust each waffle with confectioners' sugar, drizzle with glaze, and top with whipped cream and strawberries.