Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles (Printable Version)

Waffles packed with luscious strawberry cheesecake filling, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Waffle Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 teaspoon vinegar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

09 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

→ For Cooking

13 - Cooking spray or additional melted butter for waffle iron

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until homogenous.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
06 - Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
07 - Pour enough waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron to thinly coat the bottom.
08 - Spoon a generous tablespoonful of strawberry cheesecake filling onto the center of the batter layer.
09 - Pour additional waffle batter over the filling to cover completely.
10 - Close the waffle iron and cook as directed by the manufacturer, typically 3–5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
11 - Carefully transfer finished waffles to a wire rack and repeat process with remaining batter and filling.
12 - Slice waffles as desired and serve warm, optionally with maple syrup or whipped cream.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
02 - To prevent waffles from becoming soggy, let them cool briefly on a wire rack before serving.

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