Easy Croffle Recipe (Croissant Waffle)
How to make the famous croffle which is croissant dough baked in a waffle iron that makes a buttery, flaky waffle that is the perfect breakfast or dessert recipe. A croffle is the ultimate fusion of a buttery, flaky croissant and a golden, crispy waffle. Top it with your favorite waffle toppings!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Refrigerated Croissant Dough (see below)
- Belgian Pearl Sugar
- Powdered Sugar
Toppings:
- Fresh Fruit, Nutella, Biscoff Spread, Homemade Whipped Cream, etc. See below for topping ideas.
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If using Whole Foods croissant dough, just remove it from the refrigerator. If you’re using Trader Joe’s frozen croissants, allow them to thaw and proof according to package instructions. For other pre-made doughs, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you are using other refrigerated croissant dough, shape it into a croissant before placing it in the waffle iron.
- Preheat Your Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium heat. You want it hot enough to cook the dough through without burning it.
- Grease the Waffle Iron. To ensure the croissant dough doesn't stick, spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Add Sugar Pearls (Optional): If you want to add sugar pearls, press them evenly on one side of the dough. I use these Belgian Pearl Sugar Crystals. If you don't have sugar crystals, you can generously sprinkle with powdered sugar AFTER cooking.
- Cook the Croffle: Place the prepared dough in the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the croffle is golden brown and crispy. I suggest cooking them at a medium temperature to allow the croissant to be fully cooked through without becoming too brown. Cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron and dough thickness.
- Check for Doneness: The croffle is done when it is a light golden brown color with crisp edges. The inside should be cooked through but still tender and flaky.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if so desired. Let cool on a wired cooling rack. Top with your favorite toppings (combination ideas in notes below)
Notes
- Whole Foods Croissant Dough: This is an excellent option for making croffles. The dough is easy to work with and bakes up beautifully in a waffle iron.
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- Trader Joe’s Frozen Croissants: Another great option, though you’ll need to thaw and proof them before cooking. This will take a little more planning ahead of time.
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- Other Croissant Dough Options: You can use any store-bought croissant dough, such as Pillsbury’s refrigerated croissant dough or other bakery-fresh options. I have NOT recipe tested the Pillsbury croissant dough yet so stay tuned. For a more artisanal approach, homemade croissant dough can be used as well.
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- Optional: Sugar Pearls: To add a touch of sweetness and crunch, you can incorporate sugar pearls by pressing into the dough before cooking.
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- Classic Fruit and Cream:
- Fresh Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas)
- Whipped cream or mascarpone
- Powdered Sugar
- Nutella and Fruit:
- Spread Nutella generously
- Add sliced bananas, strawberries, or raspberries
- Fresh Whipped Cream
- Caramel Apple:
- Sautéed apples with cinnamon and sugar
- Drizzle of caramel sauce
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts
- Berry Compote:
- Mixed berry compote (cooked berries with sugar)
- Dollop of Whipped Cream
- Dusting of powdered sugar
- Chocolate Lovers:
- Melted dark or milk chocolate
- Chocolate chips or shavings
- Whipped Cream
- Biscoff and Cream:
- Biscoff
- Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon sugar butter spread
- Cream cheese icing drizzle
- A dash of ground cinnamon
- Sliced bananas
- Dulce de leche or toffee sauce
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings
- Classic Fruit and Cream:
