Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of crispy waffles and creamy cheesecake with these Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles. These delectable treats are perfect for a sweet breakfast or a satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or crushed cookies
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted, for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat a waffle iron to medium heat.
- Prepare Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares. Spread cream cheese filling, add chocolate chips, fold, and seal.
- Cook Croffles: Brush with butter, coat with crumbs, and cook in waffle iron until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a fruity twist, add raspberry or strawberry jam to the filling.
- Best enjoyed fresh, can be reheated in a toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg