Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These croffles are the perfect mash-up of buttery flake, creamy cheesecake, and chewy cookie dough. You get the crisp outer bite of a waffle, the richness of cheesecake, and the fun surprise of cookie chunks inside. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or a sweet treat when you want something a little over-the-top but still easy.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• 1 roll (≈ 8 oz) refrigerated croissant or crescent dough
• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tbsp (about 25 g) powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (≈ 40 g) mini chocolate chips
• ¼ cup (≈ 30 g) crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos or other chocolate-cookies)
• Butter or non-stick spray for the waffle iron
• Optional toppings: powdered sugar for dusting, melted chocolate or Nutella drizzle

Directions

1. Soften the cream cheese and in a bowl combine it with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and the crushed cookies.
2. Unroll the croissant dough and press seams together to form so you have a surface you can divide. Cut or separate into 4 rectangles (or equal portions).
3. On each rectangle, place about 1 Tbsp of the cheesecake-cookie mixture in the centre. Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges carefully so it won’t leak.
4. Pre-heat your waffle iron to medium-high. Lightly grease it with butter or spray.
5. Place one filled dough piece on the waffle iron, close gently and cook for ~3-5 minutes or until the outside is golden brown and crisp and the filling is warm.
6. Carefully remove the croffle, let it rest a minute (so the filling sets a little). Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate or Nutella if desired. Serve warm.

Servings and timing

Makes approximately 4 croffles.
Prep time: ~10 minutes
Cook time: ~3-5 minutes per croffle (so total cook time ~10-20 minutes depending on your waffle iron)

Variations

• Swap the cookie-crumbs for crushed graham crackers or shortbread for a different cookie-flavour.
• Use white chocolate chips instead of mini chocolate chips for a white chocolate version.
• Add a swirl of fruit jam (such as raspberry or strawberry) inside with the cheesecake filling for a fruity surprise.
• For a nutty twist: fold in chopped pecans or almonds in the filling.
• Make savory instead: skip the chocolate/cookie bits and add cream cheese with herbed goat cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then press in the waffle iron for a savoury croffle version.

Storage/Reheating

Store any leftover croffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To reheat and retain crispiness: pre-heat your waffle iron or toaster oven and warm for ~2-4 minutes until crisp again. Avoid the microwave if possible, as it softens the exterior.

FAQs

What kind of dough should I use?

You can use refrigerated croissant or crescent-roll dough. The key is something buttery and layered so it crisps up nicely in the waffle iron.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes — you can assemble the filled pieces ahead, keep them in the fridge for a few hours, and cook them just before serving. The waffle-crisp is best fresh, though.

What if the filling leaks out of the waffle iron?

Be sure you don’t overfill and that you seal the dough edges firmly. Also make sure your waffle iron is properly greased and at the right temperature so cooking is quick and crisp.

Can I freeze them?

Yes. Once cooked and fully cooled, wrap each croffle individually and freeze for up to 1-2 months. Reheat in a toaster oven or waffle iron directly from frozen until crisp and warm.

Is this suitable for brunch and dessert alike?

Absolutely. Served warm, it works as a decadent breakfast/brunch treat or a casual dessert.

Can I make them smaller for parties?

Yes — simply cut the dough into more, smaller portions and adjust cook time (they’ll cook faster) to make bite-sized versions.

What toppings go well?

Dusting with powdered sugar is simple and elegant. You can also drizzle melted chocolate or Nutella, add fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a scoop of ice cream.

Can I use puff pastry instead of croissant dough?

Yes — you can swap in puff pastry, though it may puff differently and might not have quite the same buttery layers as croissant dough, but still tasty.

How do I know when the croffle is done?

The exterior should be golden brown and crisp. The dough should be cooked through (no raw dough inside) and the filling should be warm and soft — not completely liquid.

Are these very sweet?

They are indulgent and sweet — you can adjust by reducing the powdered sugar or toppings if you prefer something a little lighter.

Conclusion

These Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles are a delightful and indulgent treat that combine buttery layered dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and surprise cookie chunks — all cooked into a crisp waffle-style exterior. They’re quick to make, fun to eat, and easy to customize. Whether you’re serving them for brunch, dessert, or just because you deserve a special bite, they hit the spot every time. Enjoy making them and savor every warm, crispy, gooey bite.

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