Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles

4.80 from 10 votes
Made with strawberries and cream cheese, this strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish for a special occasion.
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Made with strawberries and cream cheese, these strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles are to die for! They’re perfect for those special breakfast or brunch occasions and holiday meals when an ordinary waffle just won’t do.

strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles recipe

Waffles are a brunch staple at my house. Especially when I’m having people over. I love to create a waffle bar and let them make their own creations.

But sometimes I want something a little extra special, and that’s where these strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles come into play.

They are super tasty!

And filled waffles seem like they’re complicated, so everyone is always impressed. But they’re really not that hard to make.

Especially if you have my favorite stuffed waffle making machine. It even comes with built-in tongs that make it really easy to get the waffles from the griddle to the plate without having them fall apart. But more on that later.

Ingredients

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strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles ingredients - cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, vanilla and waffle mix

Here is your shopping list:

  • dairy – 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
  • sweetener – 1 cup sugar
  • flavoring – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • fruit – 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • waffle mix – 2 boxes of store-bought waffle mix (I used Hungry Jack Belgian Waffle Mix) or your favorite homemade waffle recipe. Note that stuffed waffles use a lot more batter than regular waffles. As an example the 2 boxes I used were supposed to produce a total of 24 4-inch waffles, but I only got 8 stuffed waffles out of them.

Substitutions

  • Replace fresh strawberries with frozen ones that have been thawed. Make sure to drain off the juice or your waffle batter will be too runny.
  • You can also use 1 cup of strawberry preserves instead of 2 cups of fresh strawberries.

Special Equipment

stuffed waffle maker

A stuffed waffle maker* is the key to making good stuffed waffles.

It’s thicker (1 3/4″ deep) than standard Belgian waffle makers (which are 1″ deep). And that’s what gives you enough room for the waffle batter and the filling.

You can buy it from Amazon HERE*.

How to make strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles

Strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles sprinkled with icing sugar and served with strawberries on a white plate

Prep work

Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator a couple of hours in advance, so it has time to soften.

Pre-heat the waffle iron. This step is very important or the waffle batter will run out the sides when you pour it in.

Chop the strawberries into small pieces.

Mix the batter

Process for making the strawberry cheesecake mixture

Combine 1 package of cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with the mixer until smooth.

Add in about half of the chopped strawberries and mix until combined. You can do this with the mixer on low speed or by hand.

In another bowl, prepare the waffle mix according to the package instructions.

Fill the stuffed waffle maker

First layer of waffle batter in the waffle iron

Pour enough of the waffle batter in the waffle maker to cover the slots in the bottom. This will usually take between 1/3 and 1/2 cup of batter.

The strawberry cheesecake layer on top of the waffle batter in a waffle iron

Add about 3 Tablespoons of the strawberry cheesecake mixture and a few chopped strawberries to the center of the waffle batter.

Don’t put it too close to the edge.

Strawberry cheesecake filling leaking out of a stuffed waffle

Otherwise the filling will spill out of the waffle when it’s cooking and make a mess.

This can also cause the waffles to stick to the sides of the waffle iron which makes them difficult to remove cleanly.

Stuffed waffle in a waffle iron ready to be cooked

Top with enough waffle batter to cover the cream cheese and fill up the rest of the waffle maker.

Cook the waffles

Close the top, clasp the handles and flip the waffle iron over.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

Do not open the waffle maker while the waffles are cooking. They will stick to both sides of the waffle maker and split in half, making a big mess in the process.

Cooked strawberry and cream cheese stuffed waffle being removed from the waffle iron

When the waffles are done, use the tongs that are part of the stuffed waffle maker’s handle to move the waffle to a plate.

Repeat the layering and cooking process with the rest of the batter.

Strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles on a plate with strawberries

Serve with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of icing sugar or whipped cream.

How to serve for a crowd

If you want to serve a bunch of waffles all at one time, you can keep them in the oven on low heat until you are ready to serve them.

I usually line a cookie sheet with paper towel and put it in the oven.

Then move the waffles onto it in a single layer as they’re finished cooking.

They will usually keep for about an hour this way before they either get too dried out or start going soggy.

The other option is to make them a few days in advance and freeze them. Then when you’re getting ready to serve them, heat them back up in the oven at 350F for about 15 minutes.

FAQ’s

How to prevent waffles from sticking?

If your waffle iron is clean, the waffles should not stick when they are fully cooked. However, if you have problems with this, you can spray the inside of the waffle maker with cooking spray or brush it with a little vegetable oil.

Can stuffed waffles be frozen?

Yes. Wait until they have cooled completely. Then put them in ziploc freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.

How do you reheat stuffed waffles?

Since stuffed waffles are often too large to fit in a toaster, heat them at 350F on the rack of a toaster oven or regular oven for about 15 minutes. This will help to keep the outside crispy.

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strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles

4.80 from 10 votes
Servings: 8 stuffed waffles
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped or mashed
  • 2 boxes waffle mix

Equipment

  • Stuffed Waffle Maker
  • electric mixer
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons

Instructions
 

  • Heat the waffle iron.
  • With an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add in about half of the chopped strawberries and mix until combined.
  • In another bowl, mix waffle mix according to the package instructions.
  • Pour in enough of the waffle batter to cover the slots in the bottom of the waffle iron, usually between 1/3 and 1/2 cup.
  • Add about 3 Tablespoons of the strawberry and cream cheese mixture, along with a few chopped strawberries to the middle of the waffle batter.
  • Top with enough waffle batter to cover the cream cheese.
  • Close the waffle maker, clasp the handles and flip it over.
  • Cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Use the waffle tongs that come with the waffle maker to move the waffle to a plate.
  • Repeat with the rest of the batter.

Notes

  • Do not open the waffle maker or remove the waffle tongs while the waffles are baking.
  • Only add a small amount of the cream cheese filling, and make sure it isn’t too close to the edge of the waffle maker. Otherwise, it will run out the side and make a mess. This can make the waffles difficult to get out because they may stick to the sides.
  • Stuffed waffles use a lot more batter than regular waffles. As an example the 2 boxes I used were supposed to produce a total of 24 4-inch waffles, but I only got 8 stuffed waffles from them.
Substitutions
  • Fresh strawberries can be replaced with 2 cups of frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) or 1 cup of strawberry preserves.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
928
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
252
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
96
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
31
g
34
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
385
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

authorWanda Simone
courseBreakfast, Brunch
cuisineAmerican
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This post was originally published on July 3, 2021 but was updated with new content on March 19, 2024.


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4 Comments

  1. Planning to make this for my husband’s birthday this weekend. Will it work with a regular waffle maker?

    1. Wanda Simone says:

      Hi Katie…I haven’t tried it with a regular waffle maker, so I can’t say for sure. The waffles may not be thick enough to completely cover the cheesecake part, but I’m sure they’ll still taste good.

  2. Can you refrigerate them a few days as I’m giving them as gifts

    1. Wanda Simone says:

      Hi Robin…I haven’t tried refrigerating them, so I’m not sure. I think they would get a little soggy. They might be okay if they were reheated in the oven (or a toaster oven). But I would test it first.