Chocolate-Caramel Dipped Waffle Sticks with Fresh Berries and Cream

You know how sometimes you want a little treat for dessert but you just don’t have time to bake? Well, this is a perfect dessert for those times.

Let me tell you something. Just because you can cook, just because you really enjoy cooking, that doesn’t mean you want to spend your entire day standing in front of the stove. Really. I’m a big believer in taking shortcuts with some of the great pre-made products that are available in our grocery stores. Like this new frosting from Betty Crocker.

Chocolate lovers, prepare yourselves. Betty Crocker has taken their chocolate frosting and added…are you ready for it…caramel! Oh my. It tastes incredible. And recently they asked me to come up with an out-of-the-box way to use this delicious Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Premium Frosting. I think I succeeded with these Chocolate Caramel Dipped Waffle Sticks :-)

Toast the frozen waffles as directed on the package (another great shortcut – frozen waffles). Set aside to cool.

Place one cup of the chocolate caramel frosting and the butter in a small bowl. Save the remaining frosting for another use. (Note: if you don’t know what to do with leftover frosting, ask your kids. They do.) Microwave for 10 seconds or until butter is partially melted. Stir together until smooth.

Cut the cooled waffles into triangles or sticks.

Dip the sticks or triangles into the chocolate frosting mixture. Use a knife or spatula to smooth the frosting if desired.

Place on a wire rack until set. Or, even better, pop them into the freezer for about 5-6 minutes.

In the meantime, wash the berries and drain on paper towels.

Beat the cream until soft peaks form, add the sugar and beat briefly until mixed.

To serve, divide the cream between 4 small bowls. Top each with one cup fresh berries. Serve the dipped waffle sticks on the side.

Enjoy!

Chocolate-Caramel Dipped Waffle Sticks with Fresh Berries and Cream

Yield: 16 pieces

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 11 minutes

Purchased frozen waffles become a special family treat when dipped into a chocolate-caramel frosting.

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Ingredients

• 4 frozen whole grain waffles
• 1 container Betty Crocker Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Premium Frosting
• 1 tblsp. softened butter
• 8 oz. heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 4 cups mixed fresh berries

Instructions

1. Toast the frozen waffles as directed on the package. Set aside to cool.
2. Place one cup of the chocolate caramel frosting and the butter in a small bowl. Save the remaining frosting for another use. Microwave for 10 seconds or until butter is partially melted. Stir together until smooth.
3. Cut the cooled waffles into triangles or sticks. Dip in the chocolate frosting mixture. Use a knife or spatula to smooth the frosting if desired. Place on a wire rack until set.
4. Wash the berries and drain on paper towels.
5. Beat the cream until soft peaks form, add the sugar and beat briefly until mixed.
6. To serve, divide the cream between 4 small bowls. Top each with one cup fresh berries. Serve the dipped waffle sticks on the side.

Notes

These dipped waffle sticks also go great with a bowl of ice cream.

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Other dessert waffle recipes you might enjoy from around the internet:

• Orange Dream Dessert Waffles from Buns In My Oven
• Gingerbread Waffles from The Perfect Pantry
• Liège Waffles from She Wears Many Hats
• Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies from Just a Taste
• Black Forest Waffle Brownies from Barbara Bakes

What I was up to…

• One year ago: Baked Apples with Cranberries and Pecans
• Two years ago: Meatballs in Creamy Tomato-Dill Sauce
• Three years ago: Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Horseradish Cream
• Four years ago: Chili-Cheese Corn Muffins

I’m required by FTC rules to disclose to my readers that I am being compensated by Betty Crocker for my work on this post. A girl has to pay the bills, you know. But anything I say here is 100% my own opinion. Always has been, always will be.