cheesecake stuffed waffle cones in a cone holder

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Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle Cones

These cheesecake-stuffed waffle cones are a fun and fresh recipe to try out this summer or any time of the year! Whipped cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, all topped with more whipped cheesecake filling!

This recipe would be the perfect alternative to ice cream to make with your kiddos this summer!

Serve this fun treat on July 4th or any time of the summer. You can also use different colors for the sprinkles. These cones have a fun 4th of July theme. 

Ingredients for Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle Cones 

You only need a few ingredients to make these cheesecake cones. 

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients

  • a few waffle cones
  • red melting candies
  • blue melting candies
  • fresh strawberries
  • fresh blueberries
  • some sugar
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • cheesecake pudding mix
  • vanilla extract
  • maraschino cherries
  • red, white, and blue sprinkles

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones

How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle Cones 

Rinse and pat your berries dry, then slice your strawberries. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries to a bowl and toss with sugar. Refrigerate these while preparing your waffle cones.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowl.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowl.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowl.

In separate bowls, microwave the red and blue candy melts according to the package instructions.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowls.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowls.

Once the candy melts are ready, dip the rims of each waffle cone in red and blue chocolate about 1-inch down from the top. (You only need a thin layer of chocolate, you don’t need any excess, just enough for the sprinkles to stick to).

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowl.

Add sprinkles immediately to the melted chocolate, so it doesn’t have time to harden on the cone before adding decorating.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones ingredients in a bowl.

Set these cones upright in a glass or ice cream cone holder and place them in the refrigerator to harden.

Waffle cones with sprinkles in a cone holder.

Now make the stabilized cheesecake whipped cream.

Add the cold whipped cream to a clean bowl and beat on high for about 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

Cheesecake whipped cream ingredients in a bowl.

Then add powdered sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue beating until fully combined, fluffy, and stiff. (Add this whipped cream to a piping bag and cut the tip off or use a large 1A Wilton piping tip)

Cheesecake whipped cream micture in a bowl.

Now assemble your waffle cones.

Pipe about an inch layer of the cheesecake whipped cream into the bottom of each cone.

Cheesecake whipped cream mixture piped into a cone.

Then, remove the berries from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, scoop about ¼ cup of berries into each cone, filling to the top and making sure to drain them well to avoid excess liquid.

Berries added to the waffle cones.

Now add a dollop of the cheesecake whipped cream on top and a cherry. (Again, make sure to drain and pat the cherries dry because they tend to have a lot of excess liquid)

Cheesecake whipped cream mixture piped into a cone.

Cherrie added to cheesecake cones

Serve these immediately or keep them in the refrigerator, standing upright until ready to eat.

Cheesecake stuffed waffle cones

    Can you make cheesecake filled waffles ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make cheesecake filled waffles ahead of time by preparing the cones, the berries, and the cheesecake whipped cream. Then before serving, you can assemble the cones. That way, they are served fresh, and the cones do not get soggy. 

    How do you store cheesecake waffle cones?

    These are best prepared fresh, but you can make them ahead of time if you wish; see tips above. They can be refrigerated as leftovers for up to 2 days.

    Cream cheese stuffed waffle cones

    Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit?

    I recommend using fresh fruit instead of frozen fruit to make these cheesecake cones. The frozen fruit will get too soggy while defrosting. 

    Cheesecake cones

    More easy summer dessert recipes to try:

    Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle Cones Recipe

    cheesecake stuffed waffle cones in a cone holder
    Yield: 6 servings

    Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle Cones

    These cheesecake stuffed waffle cones are a fun and fresh recipe to try out this summer or any time of the year! Whipped cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, all topped with more whipped cheesecake filling!

    Prep Time 44 minutes
    Total Time 44 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 6 waffle cones
    • Red melting candies
    • Blue Melting Candies
    • 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced
    • 3 cups fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cups heavy cream cold
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cheesecake pudding mix dry
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 6 maraschino cherries
    • Red, White, and Blue sprinkles

    Instructions

    1. Rinse and pat your berries dry, then slice your strawberries. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries to a bowl and toss with sugar. Refrigerate these while preparing your waffle cones.
    2. In separate bowls, microwave the red and blue candy melts according to the package instructions. Once the candy melts are ready, dip the rims of each of the waffle cones in red and blue chocolate about 1-inch down from the top. (You only need a thin layer of chocolate, you don’t need any excess, just enough for the sprinkles to stick to).
    3. Add sprinkles immediately to the melted chocolate so it doesn't have time to harden on the cone before adding decorating. Set these cones upright in a glass or ice cream cone holder and place them in the refrigerator to harden.
    4. Now make the stabilized cheesecake whipped cream.
    5. Add the cold whipped cream to a clean bowl and beat on high for about 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
    6. Then add powdered sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue beating until fully combined, fluffy, and stiff. (Add this whipped cream to a piping bag and cut the tip off or use a large 1A Wilton piping tip).
    7. Now assemble your waffle cones.
    8. Pipe about an inch layer of the cheesecake whipped cream into the bottom of each cone.
    9. Then, remove the berries from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, scoop about ¼ cup of berries into each cone, filling to the top and making sure to drain them well to avoid excess liquid.
    10. Now add a dollop of the cheesecake whipped cream on top and a cherry. (Again, make sure to drain and pat the cherries dry because they tend to have a lot of excess liquid).
    11. Serve these right away or keep them in the refrigerator standing upright until ready to eat.

    Notes

  • If you prefer not to add sugar to the berries, that is just fine! You can rinse and slice them and add them to your cones without sugar for a bit healthier option!
  • You can decorate the cones ahead of time and assemble the berries and whipped cream a bit before serving, just to make sure the berry juices don’t make the cones too soggy.
  • Do not overheat the candy melts. About 30 seconds, three times in the microwave, stirring in between should get them melted properly. If you overheat, they will become clumpy and hardened. 
  • I suggest you use paper bowls if possible so you can just toss them when you are done with the candy melts, they are not fun to clean up.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    6

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 667Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 429mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 4gSugar: 37gProtein: 10g

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