Description

Crispy Cheesecake Cookie Croffles combine flaky, buttery croissant dough filled with a smooth, creamy cheesecake mixture studded with mini chocolate chips. Cooked in a waffle iron until golden brown and crispy, these sweet treats are finished with crushed chocolate cookies and a dusting of powdered sugar for an indulgent dessert or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 roll crescent dough or croissant dough

Cheesecake Filling

4 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Toppings and Cooking

1/4 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

Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for texture and flavor.
Prepare the dough squares: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the crescent or croissant dough. Cut it into 3 to 4-inch squares, which will serve as the croffle base for the filling.
Fill and seal the croffles: Place a spoonful of the prepared cheesecake filling in the center of each dough square. Fold the edges over the filling carefully, pressing to seal the edges tightly to prevent leakage during cooking.
Preheat and grease the waffle iron: Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to preheat fully. Grease the plates with non-stick spray or butter to ensure the croffles do not stick and cook evenly.
Cook the croffles: Place the filled dough squares onto the preheated waffle iron. Close and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the croffles are golden brown and have a crispy texture on the outside.
Finish and serve: Carefully remove the cooked croffles from the waffle iron. Immediately sprinkle them with crushed chocolate cookies and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer filling and better texture.
Ensure the edges of the dough are sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your waffle iron’s heat and thickness of dough.
Serve croffles warm to enjoy the contrast between the crispy exterior and creamy filling.
You can substitute crushed chocolate cookies with nuts or other favorite toppings for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesecake croffles, croissant dessert, waffle iron dessert, crispy cheesecake, chocolate chip filling