Pink Velvet Waffles Cream Drizzle (Print Version)

Fluffy pink waffles with cocoa and smooth cream cheese drizzle for a festive brunch treat.

# 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 to 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 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease the cooking surfaces.
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, then add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Whisk until thoroughly combined and vibrant pink in color.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
05 - Pour 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter into the center of the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturer instructions until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix well, then thin with milk until reaching a pourable consistency.
07 - Serve warm waffles drizzled generously with cream cheese sauce. Garnish with fresh berries or decorative sprinkles as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look stunning without requiring any fancy plating skills or special equipment.
  • The combination of subtle cocoa and vibrant color creates this unexpected flavor that people always ask about.
  • You can prep the drizzle while the waffles cook, so there's zero scrambling at the last minute.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter, no matter how tempting it is to get every tiny lump out, because that's the difference between fluffy waffles and dense hockey pucks.
  • Gel food coloring is genuinely better than liquid because it won't throw off the batter's moisture balance and will give you a more vibrant pink.
  • Make sure your cream cheese and butter are truly softened before beating, otherwise you'll get lumps in your drizzle that no amount of milk can fix.
03 -
  • Have your drizzle ready before you start cooking waffles because warm waffles and drizzle together are a flavor combination that can't be rushed.
  • If you're making these ahead for a group, keep the finished waffles warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven so they're still fluffy when everyone sits down to eat.
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