Elsie and I just got this heart shaped waffle iron
in the mail yesterday. So of course the first thing we wanted to make was red velvet waffles! Also, is it weird to share an appliance? I'm not sure but we were just thinking why buy two when we could easily share. I love waffles, but it's not a dish I make every week, so I could easily lend it out for a time. And I think she felt the same way. But it probably is sort of a weird thing to do... I guess. Whatevs.
I've made red velvet waffles (and almost everything red velvet, if I'm being honest), but I had yet to try creating a cream cheese syrup. My first thought was that since the syrup would inevitably be very rich, I wanted to make sure the waffles themselves were not excessively sweet. So I adapted one of my favorite waffle recipes to make this batter.
Red Velvet Waffles, make 4-5
1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup oil (I used vegetable oil)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
In a bowl combine the dry ingredients (the first seven listed above) and whisk to incorporate. Now add in the remaining ingredients and stir until just combined. Allow the batter to rest for 20 minutes. Follow your particular waffle iron directions and make waffles.
Cream Cheese Syrup, makes about 2 1/2 cups
8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 cup cream (I used half and half)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a pot combine the cream cheese, cream and sugar. It helps if you cube the cream cheese into 8 or so small squares. Heat over medium heat until the cream cheese begins to become more liquid. Whisk as you heat to remove any lumps. Once the mixture has become a thick syrup remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. If you want to thin the sauce out even more feel free to add more cream.
You can drizzle the syrup over the waffles just before serving or you can serve it in a small cup and dip waffle pieces in! I prefer to dip. You do what feels right. :) xo. Emma
Looks very pretty. I have a regular waffle maker but I'll give these a try. :D
Posted by: natalia h | February 13, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Holy cow these look amazing and so decadent. Love the waffle iron, too, especially since they don't look too thick. Perfect timing for Valentine's day!
Posted by: Jenn Staz | February 13, 2013 at 01:17 PM
These sound so delicious! And I think it's great to share appliances...why double up on things when you could collect a super varied collection of things between you!
Posted by: Hannah | February 13, 2013 at 01:19 PM
Oh my these look delicious! What a cool waffle iron and I love the photos! :)
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Posted by: Sonia | February 13, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Omg, so doing this!
Posted by: Ashley | February 13, 2013 at 01:23 PM
yummy I've just made pancakes .......
Posted by: Sue | February 13, 2013 at 01:33 PM
I need these waffles right meow.
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Posted by: Lauren S. | February 13, 2013 at 01:35 PM
I can't believe just how amazing these look!
Posted by: Beca | February 13, 2013 at 01:37 PM
It looks very tasty.
Posted by: Flora | February 13, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Oh my goodness, this should not be a real thing! lol Yum!
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Posted by: Jennifer | February 13, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Oh my god stop... I love red velvet AND waffles. perfect!
xoxo
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Posted by: Juliette Laura | February 13, 2013 at 01:40 PM
Oh my! Waffle time! Should definitely be straight after pancake day!
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Posted by: Robyn | February 13, 2013 at 01:41 PM
That looks great and I like that red color. Is perfect for Valentines day. Have a nice day.
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Posted by: Denisa | February 13, 2013 at 01:44 PM
These look amazing. I've never made waffles myself, we don't tend to have them very much in England. Do they count as cake? I've given up cake for Lent!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | February 13, 2013 at 01:46 PM
New reader! Adore your blog! These look delicious!
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Posted by: Rachel | February 13, 2013 at 01:48 PM
Looks like a perfect meal for Valentine's Day breakfast!! yum.
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Posted by: Sarah | February 13, 2013 at 01:48 PM
stop.it.
Posted by: courtney odle | February 13, 2013 at 01:49 PM
Delish! I will be making these this weekend:)I don´t have a waffle maker, but I will be doing pancakes!
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Posted by: I Showed Up In Boots | February 13, 2013 at 01:50 PM
This makes me happy. Whoever got to eat this was one lucky person!
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Posted by: Elena @ Randomly Happy | February 13, 2013 at 01:52 PM
They look delicious and beautiful!
Posted by: Eva | February 13, 2013 at 01:54 PM