Crispy Croffles Recipe
Flaky croissant dough coated in caramelized sugar, pressed to golden perfection in a waffle maker. A quick, elegant breakfast or dessert treat.
1 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 piece refrigerated or frozen croissant dough thawed for 30 minutes if frozen
- Turbinado or raw sugar for coating
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, fresh berries, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, pistachio cream, or Nutella
Instructions
Preheat the Waffle Maker
- Set a nonstick waffle maker to medium heat. If the waffle maker is not nonstick, lightly coat the surface with nonstick cooking spray before adding the dough. Allow the appliance to reach the proper temperature before proceeding.
Prepare the Croissant Dough
- Sprinkle turbinado or raw sugar evenly on a flat plate. Press both sides of the croissant dough gently into the sugar, ensuring an even coating. The sugar layer will caramelize during cooking, creating the croffle’s signature crisp texture.
Cook the Croffle
- Place the sugared croissant dough in the preheated waffle maker. Close the lid gently and cook until golden brown and crisp—approximately 3 to 4 minutes for plain dough or 2 to 3 minutes for sugared dough. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the brand of dough and the model of your waffle maker.
Cool and Serve
- Carefully remove the croffle using tongs or a spatula and transfer it to a wire rack to cool for 1–2 minutes. This brief cooling period allows the surface to set and retain its crispness. Serve immediately, topped with powdered sugar, berries, or your preferred garnish.
Notes
To prepare a gluten-free version of this recipe, use certified gluten-free croissant dough, now available at most specialty or health food stores. Confirm that all toppings, particularly chocolate or flavored spreads, are gluten-free as well. Cook the croffle as directed, but handle the dough carefully—gluten-free pastry tends to be more delicate. The result will still yield a crisp, flaky texture with the same caramelized sweetness.