Cinnamon Roll Waffles Cream Cheese (Print View)

Golden waffles with cinnamon swirl and cream cheese drizzle create an indulgent breakfast or brunch favorite.

# Components:

→ Waffle Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

13 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s guidance.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - In a small bowl, blend melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the center, then pipe a spiral of the cinnamon mixture onto the batter. Close and cook until golden and crisp, approximately 3–4 minutes per waffle. Repeat until all batter and swirl are used.
06 - In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, mixing until the glaze is pourable.
07 - Serve waffles warm, generously drizzling with the cream cheese topping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples so you likely have most ingredients on hand
  • Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Kid friendly and crowd pleasing for weekends or special occasions
  • Swirled with extra cinnamon sugar and finished with a tangy cream cheese sauce
02 -
  • Naturally vegetarian
  • Easy to double for a crowd
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully for quick breakfasts
03 -
  • Let your waffle batter rest ten minutes for a fluffier result
  • If you want extra cinnamon swirl double the filling for dramatic swirls
  • To avoid sticking always give the iron a fresh spray of oil between batches
  • It really does make a difference to use room temperature cream cheese for the silkiest drizzle

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