Croffle, the waffle style croissant sandwich with fig jam, goat cheese and iberian ham
Imagine that a croissant and a waffle meet and decide to join forces to create something new. Thus was born, in South Korea, the Croffle, which in a short time became a worldwide phenomenon. Its name is the combination of croissant + waffle, and its taste... simply addictive. What exactly is the recipe? Very easy: we take a croissant, open it and fill it with something delicious; in this case, fig jam and goat cheese. Then, we cook it in a waffle iron until it is very crispy and the cheese is very melted. For the final touch, we add Iberian ham or prosciutto, arugula and a little fresh basil. The best part? You don't need complicated techniques or strange utensils. If you don't have a waffle iron, don't worry, a traditional sandwich maker or a toaster will give you the same result. Perfect for a different breakfast, a quick dinner or that brunch with the desire to impress without complicating your life. So now you know, if you have a croissant that has become hard, remember this recipe. Ridiculously easy. Deliciously different. And ready in less time than it takes your mother to ask you what a croffle is.
Ingredients
Materials
- waffle iron (sandwich maker or plate toaster)
- baking paper
- oil spray (optional)
Preparation
Preheat the waffle iron and place a piece of baking paper on the base. Cut the croissant in half, place it on the paper and spread the jam. We use about 3 teaspoons per croissant.
Add the cheese of your choice on top of the jam.
* We made two: one with goat cheese and one with brie cheese, you can put your favourite cheese.
Close the croissant. Put a little oil spray on the top plate of the waffle iron.
Cook in the waffle iron for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Take it out and add some arugula, some slices of Iberian ham or prosciutto and some fresh basil leaves. And it's ready!
Observations
Can I substitute goat cheese?
Of course you can! You can use whatever cheese you like, but try to combine it well with the jam. If goat cheese doesn't suit you, try brie which is also great with the sweet touch of figs.
Does the jam have to be fig jam?
Not necessarily. You can substitute it with raspberry or red fruit jam, for example.
Why is this recipe ideal to use a hard croissant?
When heated in the waffle iron, the croissant becomes crispy on the outside, while the filling ingredients add flavor and moisture, making it more tender on the inside.
What if I don't have a waffle iron?
No problem. You can use a sandwich maker or a plate toaster, and the result will be just as good.
What other savory combinations go well in a Croffle?
There are a thousand options, but here are some ideas:
- Ham, cheese and butter (a classic that never fails).
- Pesto, mozzarella and dried tomato.
- Sobrasada and cheese.
- Roquefort, ripe pear, honey and walnuts.
Can I make a sweet Croffle?
Of course you can. Besides, they are delicious. Here are some combinations that usually work great:
- Melted dark chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream.
- Vanilla ice cream + sliced banana + salted butter caramel.
- Chantilly + cookie pieces + strawberry syrup.
