Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles, a sweet breakfast treat that combines fluffy waffles with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, with a luscious, fruity center, these stuffed waffles make for an irresistible start to your day.
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Additional
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries and set the mixture aside.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble Waffles: Pour a small amount of waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron and spread slightly to form a base layer. Spoon a generous layer of the strawberry cheesecake filling in the center, leaving some space around the edges. Top the filling with additional waffle batter to completely cover the filling.
- Cook Waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp, which usually takes several minutes depending on your appliance. Carefully remove the stuffed waffles and repeat the process with the remaining batter and filling.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles warm, optionally garnished with extra fresh strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake filling remains centered in the batter to prevent leakage during cooking.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- These waffles are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently for convenience.
