Croffle
Original Korean title
크로플
A croffle is a croissant-waffle hybrid dessert made by pressing croissant dough in a waffle iron.
Originated around 2020Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
Made by pressing frozen croissant dough in a waffle iron, the croffle - a portmanteau of 'croissant' and 'waffle' - has a crisp exterior while keeping the flaky, layered texture inside. Fueled by the home-baking boom, countless recipe videos featuring toppings like cream cheese, Nutella, and maple syrup flooded social media, and the dessert also became a staple on cafe menus.
Where did it start?
Reviews of croffle spots began increasing on social media and blogs from mid-2019, and as home baking surged in 2020 during COVID-19, croffles made at home with waffle irons became a centerpiece of Korea's dessert trends.
How is it used?
Mentioned when introducing home baking or simple dessert recipes.
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