Irish Cream Waffles

Irish Cream Waffles 1

Over the holiday week, I obtained a long-neglected waffle maker from my parents. Before I brought it back to Ithaca with me, I made them one last batch of waffles.

Well, two last batches. There was a lot of tweaking going on in the first batch. I had never made waffles, and I clearly didn’t know what I was doing. After the first two waffles, I decided that the batter was too thick and could use some more milk. Then they were a little bland, so we added a bit of sugar. Then you couldn’t taste the Irish cream, so I threw some more in. Then they were too dense, so I upped the baking powder. Then they weren’t browning and getting crispy, so I added some melted butter.

Finally, I had the perfect Irish cream waffles. Serve them for a special-occasion brunch or breakfast. Or on a nice Sunday morning. Or for a random Wednesday “breakfast-for-dinner.” I won’t judge.

Irish Cream Waffles 2

Irish Cream Waffles

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 17 minutes

Yield: 6-8 servings

Irish Cream Waffles

These waffles are best served with maple syrup or sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 cup Irish cream liquor
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat a waffle iron.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Create a well in the middle and add the eggs. Lightly beat the yolks to break them up, then add the milk, Irish cream and butter. Stir well just until the batter is mostly smooth.
  3. Pour approximately 1/3-1/2 cup into each section of the waffle iron. Cook until golden and crisp.
http://www.savvyeat.com/irish-cream-waffles/

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15 Responses to “Irish Cream Waffles”

  1. January 3, 2012 at 8:25 am #

    These sound delicious. I just ate a pumpkin waffle this morning but would’ve much preferred one with some Bailey’s in it ;)

  2. January 3, 2012 at 8:39 am #

    So wish I was eating some of these right now :D

  3. January 3, 2012 at 10:46 am #

    ooo, yummy!

    Safe travels today babe! It was SO wonderful seeing you!

  4. January 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm #

    Yum! A waffle maker is on my 2012 kitchen wants list for sure.

  5. January 3, 2012 at 1:24 pm #

    These sound divine! Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, I think these would be a perfect way to start the festivities!

  6. January 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm #

    Holy moly! Breakfast this weekend for sure! :)

  7. January 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm #

    I threw away my waffle maker a few months ago and this is reeeeally making me wish for a replacement. These look so fluffy and perfect!

  8. Charlene
    January 4, 2012 at 12:49 am #

    I am craving to this waffle… This is great for breakfast..

  9. January 4, 2012 at 5:54 am #

    I seriously am in love with this recipe! The pictures are delicious, its soo irish :D

  10. Dell
    January 5, 2012 at 8:40 am #

    I forgot that we have a waffle maker at home, thanks for you post. I’m starting to crave for waffles! Happy new year!

  11. CarmelaJones
    January 10, 2012 at 3:32 am #

    Delicious! Very sweet recipe… Thank’s for sharing with us.

  12. March 15, 2012 at 9:18 am #

    I am totally making these tomorrow! I don’t normally have Irish Cream sitting around, but I’m making Irish cupcakes for a party tomorrow, so I know I’ll have all the ingredients! I was looking around the interwebs for a St. Pat’s breakfast but couldn’t find one that I liked (not a fan of food coloring). Then I thought to myself, “didn’t Julie go through a yummy Irish Cream phase?” so I searched your website. Since I woke up this morning craving pancakes/waffles, I knew this would be perfect! If I didn’t have to go to work right after, I’d throw in an Irish Coffee too…

    P.S. I know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Saturday, but I won’t be home then.

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