Brioche Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles

by Jumoke Jackson April 05, 2020

BRIOCHE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WAFFLES

A few words... Hands down best waffles I’ve ever had in my life. They are like Belgian waffles but even more fire.

Major Key: This recipe will survive if you do not have pearl sugar and use granulated instead. It just won’t taste as awesome.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup lukewarm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted (about 1 cup), plus more for brushing
1 cup Belgian pearl sugar

Cheesecake Topping:

1 cup cream cheese
4 tablespoons vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Blueberry Sauce:

2 cups frozen (or fresh) blueberries
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Tastic spice*
2 tablespoons Triple sec, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange zest, optional (garnish)
1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar and yeast into the lukewarm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, mix the flour with the salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix at medium speed until shaggy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for 20 seconds between each. Whisk the vanilla with the 1 cup of melted butter. With the mixer at medium-low, gradually mix in the butter until smooth; the batter will be thick and very sticky (or thin and runny in my experience, but don’t worry, because it thickens up as it rises). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

2. Stir the pearl sugar into the risen batter. Cover again and let rest for 15 minutes.

3. Combine the blueberries, water, sugar, Tastic spice, Triple sec and water in a small-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; lower heat and gently simmer.

4. Combine the cornstarch with the extra water until dissolved and stir it into the blueberries. Continue to simmer while stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken and coats the back of a metal spoon. Set aside.

5. Beat cheesecake ingredients until well combined, smooth and lump free

6. Preheat the oven to 250° (or don’t — they taste good at room temperature). Preheat a Belgian waffle iron and brush it with melted butter. Gently stir the batter to deflate. Using about 2 tablespoons of batter for each, cook the waffles according to the manufacture’s directions until they are golden and crisp; brush the waffle iron with melted butter as needed. Transfer the waffles to plate. Top with cheesecake topping and blueberry sauce. Garnish with zest if desired.

* Tastic Spice is available HERE

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Brioche Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles