Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsGaslight District DinerStrawberry Cream Cheese Waffles Recipe

Strawberry Cream Cheese Waffles Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Waffles Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Waffle Batter

Cream Cheese Filling

Strawberry Topping

Method

Waffle Batter Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Cream Cheese Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture

    In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.

Strawberry Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them into quarters and place them in a bowl.

  2. 6

    Mix with Sugar and Lemon Juice

    Sprinkle the granulated sugar and lemon juice over the strawberries. Toss gently to coat and let sit for about 10 minutes to release the juices.

Waffle Cooking

  1. 7

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 8

    Cook Waffles

    Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble Waffles

    Once the waffles are cooked, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese filling on top of each waffle.

  2. 10

    Top with Strawberries

    Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese filling on each waffle.

  3. 11

    Serve Warm

    Serve immediately while warm, optionally with additional whipped cream or syrup.

More from Gaslight District Diner