Red Velvet Belgian Waffles -

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Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

These Red Velvet Belgian Waffles are slightly crispy on the outside, but light and airy on the inside. They're a delicious way to celebrate Valentine's Day...or any day!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Rising Time50

Total Time1 20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Belgian

Keyword: Belgian Waffle, Liege waffle, red velvet

Servings: waffles

Calories: 325kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

½ cup buttermilk warm but not hot
2 tsp active dry yeast
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2½ Tbsp light brown sugar
1½ Tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
½ tsp salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 Tbsp red food coloring
10 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
¾ cup pearl sugar See note

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

4 oz. cream cheese
½ cup confectioner’s sugar
2 tsp milk

Instructions

For the Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Using a countertop mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add all of the ingredients except for the butter and pearl sugar. Mix on medium speed until a smooth, thick batter forms (1-2 minutes).
Cover bowl and place in a warm (85°F) location for 30 minutes. (Tip: I let this dough rise in the oven with just the oven light on.)
Add half of the butter to the bowl and mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes, or until butter is incorporated into dough. Repeat with remaining butter.
Add the pearl sugar to the bowl and mix on low speed until well combined.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and place in a warm location for 20 minutes. (Note: This dough is sticky. Dip your hands in water occasionally to keep the dough from sticking.)
Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
Place one ball of dough into the center of each “section” of the waffle iron. (My stovetop waffle iron has 4 sections, so I cook 4 pieces of dough at a time.) Cook waffles over medium heat until tops are golden brown in color (~2-4 minutes).
Place cooked waffles on an oven-safe plate in a 250°F to keep them warm until all waffles are cooked.

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

Using a microwave-safe bowl, microwave cream cheese in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until cream cheese is soft and easily stirred with a spoon.
Add confectioner’s sugar and milk; whisk until smooth.
Dust waffles with powdered sugar and or dip into cream cheese glaze; serve immediately.

Notes

Pearl sugar, also known as nib sugar, is a type of sugar that's made from irregularly-shaped pieces of granulated sugar. This is the traditional type of sugar for Belgian waffles, and it adds both a sweetness and crunch to the waffles. Pearl sugar is available on Amazon.

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