Get ready to transform your morning breakfast into a cozy, decadent experience that screams fall comfort! These gluten-free pumpkin waffles are not just a meal, they're a warm hug on a plate - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and drizzled with an absolutely sinful cream cheese syrup that will make your taste buds dance. Whether you're a pumpkin spice enthusiast or just looking to elevate your breakfast game, this recipe promises to be your new seasonal obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to ensure no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour the pumpkin waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron, using approximately 1/2 cup of batter per waffle, depending on your waffle iron's size.
- Cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp, typically 3-4 minutes, or according to your waffle iron's instructions.
- While waffles are cooking, prepare the cream cheese syrup by whisking together softened cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Remove the waffles from the iron and place on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Drizzle the cream cheese syrup generously over the warm pumpkin waffles before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with additional cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Tips
- Ensure your waffle batter is just mixed - overmixing can lead to tough, dense waffles. Gentle folding is key!
- Let your waffle iron fully preheat to guarantee that perfect golden, crispy exterior.
- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smoother mixing and better incorporation.
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to your batter.
- If you don't have gluten-free flour, a standard all-purpose flour works just as well.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while preparing the remaining batch to serve everything hot and fresh.
- The cream cheese syrup can be made ahead and gently rewarmed if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 110mg
