Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Waffle Cakes

Name: Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Waffle Cakes
Ingredients: 3 cup krusteaz belgian waffle mix; 1 cup mixed berry juice (100 percent natural, not a sweetened drink or punch); 1/3 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 ounce cream cheese; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup oil; 1/2 cup blueberries, divided; 1/4 cup blueberries, for serving; 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, for serving; whipped cream; maple syrup, optional

Carolyn Menyes|May 22, 2017 4:46 pm EST

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There’s nothing like a good red, white, and blue recipe to get you in the mood for summertime, is there? This scrumptious, fruity waffle cake is perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or anytime you just want to be extra patriotic.This recipe is courtesy of Krusteaz.

Servings

6

Ingredients

3 cup krusteaz belgian waffle mix
1 cup mixed berry juice (100 percent natural, not a sweetened drink or punch)
1/3 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounce cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup blueberries, divided
1/4 cup blueberries, for serving
1/2 cup sliced strawberries, for serving
whipped cream
maple syrup, optional

Directions

In a blender, puree strawberries with juice. Set aside.
Heat and lightly grease waffle iron.
In mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In large bowl, whisk together waffle mix, juice puree, eggs, and oil until smooth.
Gently stir in blueberries. Let sit 2 minutes.
Pour about 2/3 cup batter onto preheated waffle iron.
Cook waffles 3-4 minutes, until golden brown (or follow waffle iron manufacturer's cooking instructions).
To serve, spread half of the cream cheese mixture onto the top of a cooked waffle. Sprinkle with additional berries, then layer another waffle on top.
If desired, drizzle with maple syrup and top with whipped cream.
Cut in half to serve.