Croffles are a new and trendy snack, usually sweet and enjoyed as a complimentary snack with breakfast or evening coffee. As the name suggests, cruffles are hybrids. The world of buttery, flaky croissants meets the world of crunchy, toasted waffles. Croffles are basically made by toasting unbaked croissants in a waffle maker, resulting in delicious craffles. Croffles are a popular snack served in Korean cafes. If you can’t find this breakfast menu at your local cafe, you can still make it at home and enjoy it. Read this article to learn about the new world of cruffles and how to make them at home.
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What does cruffle taste like?
Croffles are characterized by a soft and chewy texture on the inside and a crispy texture on the outside. Just like a croissant, they are flaky and buttery. It follows the essence of a waffle and has just the right amount of sweetness. You can enjoy the sweetness and flavor of craffles by experimenting with your favorite toppings.
Best combination with cruffles
If you want your cruffles to be sweet, you can top them with maple syrup, fresh berries, caramel sauce, jam, chocolate sauce, or any other interesting topping of your choice. If you’re looking for some flavor, you can choose toppings like cheese, salami, or a fried egg. Croffles can be paired with other popular Korean-style drinks such as bubble tea and Korean strawberry milk.
Who invented the craffle?
According to reports, the craffle was invented by chef Louise Lennox and developed in collaboration with Cuisine de France’s product and innovation team. This recipe later became popular in Korean cafes and quickly spread. Would you like to try cruffles? Now you can make it at home!
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How to make craffles at home | craffle recipes
Making craffles is super easy if you have access to frozen, no-bake mini croissants. Additionally, you will need a waffle iron. If you have these ingredients and equipment, all you need to do is bake fresh croissants in a waffle maker. If you like baking, you can also make croissants from scratch. Here is the complete recipe. Once done, the rest of the steps to make the craffles are the same. Click here for the complete step-by-step recipe.
Try this recipe and let us know in the comments whether you prefer the waffles and croissants separately or combined in craffle form.