Strawberry and Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwich
Frozen waffles are toasted until golden and crispy then spread with sweetened cream cheese and layered with fresh sliced strawberries to create a delightful sweet sandwich that kids think of as a treat. It is surprisingly filling thanks to the protein in the cream cheese and works beautifully as a packed lunch when kept in a sealed container.
Toasted waffle sandwiches filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a fun dessert-like school lunch.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
base
spread
sweetener
filling
flavoring
topping
Instructions
Toast the Waffles
Toast both frozen waffles in a toaster or toaster oven until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside then set them aside on a plate to cool completely before assembling.
Make the Sweet Cream Cheese
In a small bowl combine the softened cream cheese with the honey and vanilla extract and stir vigorously until smooth creamy and well blended with no lumps remaining.
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread the sweetened cream cheese evenly over one side of each cooled waffle then layer the sliced strawberries in a single layer over the cream cheese on one waffle and press the second waffle on top.
Pack for Lunch
Dust the top of the waffle sandwich lightly with powdered sugar if desired then slice the sandwich in half diagonally and pack in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture.
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