What is a Croffle and How Do You Make One?

Croffle (a portmanteau of "croissant" and "waffle") is a trendy hybrid pastry made by pressing flaky croissant dough in a waffle iron. This creates a crispy exterior with deep grid patterns while keeping the buttery, layered interior. Popularized in South Korean cafes, croffles are incredibly versatile and can be sweet or savory.

Here are two simple and popular ways to make them:

Quick Classic Croffles (Easiest Version Using Store-Bought Dough) This is the most common home-friendly method – ready in under 15 minutes with minimal effort.

Ingredients (makes 8 croffles):

• 2 cans (8 oz/226g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough or croissant dough (e.g., Pillsbury Crescent Rolls)

• 2–3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

• Optional: 2 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for extra sweetness and crunch)

• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Steps:

1. Prepare 4 quick croffles as in the basic recipe (brush with butter but keep them plain or lightly sweetened).

2. While still warm, place each croffle on a plate.

3. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top (it will melt slightly into the layers for extra creaminess).

4. Pipe or spoon whipped cream around it.

5. Arrange sliced fruits, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle nuts or powdered sugar.

6. Serve immediately for the best texture contrast.

These are buttery, flaky, and perfect on their own for breakfast or a snack!

Loaded Cafe-Style Croffles (Indulgent Sweet Version with Toppings) This builds on the quick method for a more decadent, Instagram-worthy treat – popular in Korean cafes.

Ingredients (for 4 loaded croffles):

• Ingredients for 4 quick croffles from the basic recipe above (skip cinnamon sugar if preferred)

• Toppings of choice:

• Whipped cream (or whipped topping)

• Fresh fruits (strawberries, bananas, berries)

• Vanilla ice cream (1–2 scoops per croffle)

• Chocolate sauce, Nutella, or caramel sauce

• Chopped nuts, sprinkles, or extra powdered sugar

Steps:

1. Prepare 4 quick croffles as in the basic recipe (brush with butter but keep them plain or lightly sweetened).

2. While still warm, place each croffle on a plate.

3. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top (it will melt slightly into the layers for extra creaminess).

4. Pipe or spoon whipped cream around it.

5. Arrange sliced fruits, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle nuts or powdered sugar.

6. Serve immediately for the best texture contrast.

This version is rich, customizable, and feels like a dessert upgrade!

Other variations include savory croffles (add ham, cheese, or eggs inside the dough before cooking), using frozen puff pastry sheets for extra flakiness, or even pressing pre-baked croissants for a quicker crunch. Experiment with your waffle iron settings and toppings – croffles are forgiving and always delicious! Enjoy!