strawberry croffle

this strawberry croffle recipe transforms frozen croissant dough into the most delicious croissant waffle topped with fresh whipped cream and sweet strawberries. flaky, crispy, buttery croffles meet the perfect strawberry cream topping for an irresistible treat!

why you will love this croffle recipe

• incredibly easy croffle recipe – making croffles is almost too simple! just press frozen croissant dough in your waffle iron, cook until golden and crispy, then top with fresh strawberries and cream. no complicated techniques or special croffle dough or croffle maker needed – make this croffle using croissant dough from the store for bakery-quality results at home.

• perfect texture combination – croffles (croissant waffles) have a unique texture that’s flaky and crispy on the outside from the croissant layers, yet soft and buttery inside, with those signature waffle ridges that hold toppings perfectly. it’s the best of both croissants and waffles in one!

• endless croffle toppings possibilities – while this strawberry cream croffle is absolutely divine, the beauty of this croffle dessert is its versatility. once you’ve got the croffle base made, you can explore different croffle flavors and croffle topping ideas – from a strawberry matcha croffle to a strawberry cheesecake croffle to a biscoff strawberry croffle. this strawberry croffle recipe is just the beginning!

learn how to make this strawberry croffle recipe from scratch at home

to make this delicious strawberry croffle with cream recipe, we’ll start with the easiest part – the croffle frozen dough method. simply use store-bought frozen croissant dough and let it thaw slightly so it’s pliable but still cold.

next, we’ll preheat the waffle iron until it’s nice and hot. this is crucial for getting those crispy, golden croffles! grease the waffle iron with oil, then we’ll place the croissant dough directly in the waffle maker and close the lid gently so the croffle can cook and puff up. once the croffles are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the waffle maker and set them aside so that they can cool completely.

while the croissant waffles cool, we’ll prepare the fresh toppings. we’ll whip heavy cream with powdered sugar or icing sugar and vanilla extract until soft and fluffy and we’ll also slice fresh strawberries for that perfect fruit and cream combination.

once the croffles have cooled, we’ll pipe the fresh whipped cream on top of each one and add fresh strawberries. the result? a croffle dessert that looks and tastes like it’s from a cafe but took just minutes to make!

strawberry croffle ingredients

• frozen croissant dough – this is your shortcut to easy croffles! look for frozen croissant dough in the freezer section of your grocery store. we’ll let the frozen dough thaw a little before placing it in the waffle maker.

• butter or oil or cooking spray – optional, for greasing the waffle iron if needed. some waffle irons are non-stick enough that you won’t need this.

• sugar – i like to sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar on top of the croissant dough before cooking it. you can also use granulated sugar for this instead.

• double cream or heavy cream – we’re going to be using heavy cream for the croffle whipped cream recipe as it whips up into the fluffiest, most luxurious topping! use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge for the best whipping results.

• icing sugar or powdered sugar – this dissolves easily into the whipped cream and provides the perfect level of sweetness without any grittiness. the fine texture ensures smooth, perfectly sweetened cream.

• vanilla extract – adds depth and enhances the overall flavour profile of the whipped cream.

• fresh strawberries – use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor. wash, hull, and slice them.

• optional croffle toppings –

  • powdered sugar or icing sugar for dusting

  • chocolate sauce for a strawberry chocolate croffle

  • strawberry jam for a strawberry jam croffle with extra strawberry flavour

  • nutella for a strawberry nutella croffle variation

  • cream cheese for a strawberry cream cheese croffle or strawberry cheesecake croffle

  • pistachio cream to make your croffle pistachio flavoured

tools

• waffle iron or waffle maker – essential for making croffles! the waffle iron creates those signature ridges and that crispy texture.

• large bowl – for whipping the cream

• electric mixer – a hand or stand mixer will speed up the process when it comes to whipping the cream – a whisk will do just fine if you don’t have access to a mixer but it will definitely take a little longer.

• piping bag – to pipe the cream onto your croffles

• knife and cutting board – for slicing the strawberries

step by step instructions

for full measurements, keep scrolling down to the recipe below.

step one: remove the frozen croissant dough from the freezer about 15-20 minutes before making croffles. you want it thawed enough to be pliable but still cold.

step two: preheat your waffle iron or waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. you want it nice and hot for crispy croffles!

step three: lightly spray or brush the waffle iron with butter or oil or cooking spray if needed (some non-stick waffle irons don’t need this).

step four: place one piece of croissant dough in the center of the waffle iron. sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the dough.

step five: close the waffle iron lid gently. don’t press down too hard – you want the croissant layers to puff up. cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the croffle is golden brown and crispy. cooking time will vary depending on your waffle maker.

step six: carefully remove the croffle from the waffle iron using tongs or a fork. the croissant waffle should be flaky, golden, and crispy with defined waffle ridges.

step seven: repeat with the remaining croissant dough pieces.

step eight: while the croffles cool, make the whipped cream topping for the croffles. in a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar or icing sugar, and vanilla extract.

step nine: beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the cream looks thick and smooth.

step ten: add the whipped cream to a piping bag.

step eleven: once the croffles have cooled completely, pipe a generous amount of cream on top of each croffle.

step twelve: top each croffle with fresh sliced strawberries.

step thirteen: optionally, dust with powdered sugar, add strawberry jam, or add any other croffle toppings you like.

step fourteen: serve, and let’s eat!

tips and notes

• don’t let the croissant dough get too warm before cooking. if it’s too soft, it can be difficult to handle and may not puff up as nicely in the waffle iron.

• the cooking time for croffles varies depending on your waffle maker. start checking after 2-3 minutes – you want them golden brown and crispy, not pale or burnt.

• make sure to use cold double cream or heavy cream straight from the fridge otherwise it won’t whip well.

• don’t overwhip the cream – it should be able to hold its shape but still be light and airy, almost pourable. overwhipped cream can become grainy and won’t spread as smoothly.

• the chilling step is crucial for clean slicing. the cold helps the cream firm up and helps hold the sandwich together when you cut through it.

• these strawberry croffles are best enjoyed fresh for the best texture, so add toppings as soon as the croffles cool and serve immediately.

• make sure the croffles cool completely before adding things like whipped cream, as adding cream to a warm croffle will make the cream melt.

frequently asked questions

1. what is a croffle and how is it different from a waffle ?

   – a croffle is a croissant waffle – it’s made by cooking croissant dough in a waffle iron instead of baking it. the croffle vs belgian waffle difference is in the texture: croffles are flaky and buttery with layers like a croissant, while waffles are more uniform and bread-like.

2. can I make a croffle dough recipe from scratch ?

   – yes, you can make homemade croissant dough, but it’s quite time-consuming with all the laminating and folding. most people use store-bought croissant dough or frozen dough for convenience.

3. can i make a croffle using puff pastry instead of croissant dough ?

   – i haven’t personally tried this myself, but it should work with puff pastry if you can’t find croissant dough. the texture will be slightly different than croffles made using croissant dough.

4. can i serve each croffle with ice cream instead of whipped cream ?

   – yes! a croffle with ice cream would be delicious – warm crispy croffles with cold ice cream would be a really nice combination. vanilla ice cream would work especially well with the strawberries as well.

5. how do I make croffle bites for parties ?

   – make regular croffles, let them cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces. top each piece with a small dollop of cream and a strawberry slice for the perfect croffle bites!

6. can i make a croffle sandwich ?

   – yes, you can! you can use two croffles as “bread” and fill with sweet or savoury fillings.

7. do i have to make each croffle strawberry flavoured ? can i add other toppings instead ? how do i make a croffle tiramisu flavoured ?

   – you can add whatever toppings you like to your croffles – it’s just the basic croffle base that stays the same. for tiramisu croffles, you could add a coffee mascarpone whipped cream on top of your croffles and then top with a dusting of cocoa powder for that classic tiramisu look!

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