Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle: Sweet Breakfast Indulgence
Golden waffles with cinnamon swirl and cream cheese drizzle create an indulgent breakfast or brunch favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions
- Category: Breakfast Favorites
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Waffle Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Cream Cheese Drizzle: 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s guidance.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl by blending melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped.
- Lightly grease waffle iron. Pour ~1/2 cup batter into center, then pipe cinnamon swirl in a spiral. Close and cook until golden, ~3–4 min per waffle. Repeat for remaining batter.
- Make cream cheese drizzle: beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until pourable.
- Serve waffles warm with cream cheese drizzle.
Notes
- Ensure waffle iron is properly greased to prevent sticking.
- Optional: adjust cinnamon swirl thickness or sweetness.
- Perfect for brunch or a sweet breakfast treat.