Cinnamon Roll Waffles Cream Cheese

 

Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle are the ultimate breakfast indulgence, combining the soft, fluffy texture of waffles with the sweet, gooey cinnamon-sugar swirls of a classic cinnamon roll. Each waffle is golden and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese drizzle that adds a tangy-sweet finish. Perfect for brunch, special mornings, or any time you want a cozy, decadent treat.

 Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

• Servings: 4 waffles

• Skill Level: Easy

 Ingredients

🧇 Waffle Batter

• All-purpose flour

• Granulated sugar

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Buttermilk

• Eggs

• Unsalted butter, melted

• Vanilla extract

🍬 Cinnamon Swirl

• Unsalted butter, melted

• Light brown sugar, packed

• Ground cinnamon

🍯 Cream Cheese Drizzle

• Cream cheese, softened

• Powdered sugar

• Milk

• Vanilla extract

 Instructions

1. Preheat Waffle Iron
   Heat your waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine Batter
   Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

5. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl
   Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner cut.

6. Cook Waffles
   Lightly grease waffle iron. Pour ~½ cup batter into the center. Pipe a spiral of cinnamon swirl over batter. Close and cook 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.

7. Make Cream Cheese Drizzle
   Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, mixing until pourable.

8. Serve
   Drizzle cream cheese topping over warm waffles and serve immediately.

 Tips & Variations

• Let batter rest 10 minutes for extra fluffy waffles.

• Increase cinnamon swirl for more flavor ribbons.

• Spray waffle iron lightly with oil to prevent sticking.

• Substitute buttermilk with milk + lemon juice if needed.

• Use gluten-free flour or dairy-free substitutes as needed.

 Serving Suggestions

• Fresh berries or fruit compote

• Toasted nuts (pecans, walnuts)

• Whipped cream

• Maple syrup or extra cinnamon sugar

 Conclusion

Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle are a decadent twist on classic breakfast favorites. With soft, fluffy waffles swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle, they offer the indulgence of cinnamon rolls in a fun, easy-to-make waffle form. Perfect for family brunches, special mornings, or any day you want to treat yourself, these waffles are sure to impress and satisfy every sweet craving.