Description
Indulge in fluffy waffles topped with a creamy maple-infused cream cheese spread and crunchy pecans, creating a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 thick Belgian-style waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream
- 1 tbsp sugar + 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until perfectly smooth.
- Stir in half of the toasted, chopped pecans gently.
- Prepare your waffles using a toaster or oven until golden and crisp.
- Spread the maple cream cheese mixture generously over the warm waffles.
- Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top.
- Crown with a dollop of whipped cream and finish with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the cream cheese mixture in advance. Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: waffles, breakfast, maple syrup, pecans, cream cheese, brunch