Description
Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles combine the flaky, buttery texture of croissant dough with a sweet, creamy cheesecake filling and crunchy cookie bits. Cooked in a waffle iron to golden perfection, this delightful treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and can be customized with your favorite toppings like powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Butter or cooking spray (for waffle iron)
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Extra crushed cookies
- Melted chocolate
- 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 filling aside.
- Assemble the croffles: Unroll the croissant dough and separate into individual triangles. Place about a tablespoon of the cheesecake filling onto the center of each triangle, then carefully fold or roll the dough over the filling, sealing the edges thoroughly to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Preheat waffle iron: Turn on your waffle iron and let it heat until hot. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy removal and crisp texture.
- Cook the croffles: Place each filled dough piece inside the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the croffles turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Cool and add toppings: Carefully remove the croffles from the waffle iron and allow them to cool slightly. Add your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, additional crushed cookies, melted chocolate, or fresh berries for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the croffles warm to enjoy the perfect combination of gooey cheesecake filling and flaky, crispy pastry.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- Seal the dough edges well to avoid filling leakage in the waffle iron.
- You can use any cookie type you like; Oreos provide a chocolatey crunch while graham crackers offer a milder texture.
- If you don’t have a waffle iron, you can try a sandwich press as an alternative cooking method.
- Adjust powdered sugar in filling and toppings according to your desired sweetness.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated briefly in a toaster oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
