Description
These Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles combine flaky croissant dough with a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling and crunchy cookie bits, all cooked to golden perfection in a waffle iron. A delightful treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Croissant Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated croissant or crescent roll dough
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos or graham crackers)
For Cooking and Topping
- Butter or cooking spray (for waffle iron)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, extra crushed cookies, melted chocolate, or fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the crushed cookies, then set the mixture aside to maintain its consistency.
- Fill the croissant dough: Unroll the croissant dough and separate into individual triangles. Place about one tablespoon of the prepared cheesecake filling in the center of each triangle. Carefully fold or roll the dough over the filling, pressing and sealing the edges thoroughly to prevent filling leakage.
- Preheat and grease the waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron to the desired temperature and apply a light coating of butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote crispiness.
- Cook the croffles: Place each filled dough triangle into the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and garnish: Carefully remove the croffles from the waffle iron and allow them to cool slightly. Add your choice of toppings such as powdered sugar, extra crushed cookies, melted chocolate drizzle, or fresh berries to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the croffles warm for the best texture and delicious taste. Enjoy as a decadent breakfast, snack, or dessert treat.
Notes
- Ensure the edges of the dough are well sealed to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- You can substitute the cookie type in the filling with your favorite crunchy cookies.
- Do not overfill the dough to maintain easy folding and crisp cooking.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity in filling and as topping according to taste preference.
- Cook times may vary depending on your waffle iron; keep an eye to avoid overbrowning.
- For a savory twist, omit the powdered sugar and use herbed cheese filling instead.
