Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles
A delightful twist on traditional waffles and classic cheesecake, combining flaky croissant dough with creamy cheesecake filling for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best results.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Croffles
- 1 roll crescent dough or croissant dough
- ¼ cup crushed chocolate cookies (such as Oreos)
- Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing the waffle iron)
- Extra powdered sugar (for dusting before serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out the crescent or croissant dough on a floured surface and cut it into 3 to 4-inch squares.
- Add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling to the center of each square, fold the edges over, and seal tightly.
Cooking
- Preheat the waffle iron and grease it with non-stick spray or butter.
- Place the filled dough squares in the waffle iron and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the croffles, sprinkle with crushed cookies and powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve these delightful croffles warm, dusted with extra powdered sugar and topped with crushed chocolate cookies. They pair well with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. You can also add fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra special treat. Be sure to seal the edges of the dough well to keep the filling from oozing out while cooking. For a crunchier texture, consider adding chopped nuts to the cheesecake filling. Experiment with different flavors by adding fruit puree or flavored extracts to the cream cheese mixture.