Pecan-Stuffed Waffles

Name: Pecan-Stuffed Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 8 frozen waffles; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup maple syrup; Confectioners' sugar; 4 fresh strawberries, cut in half

This is a great recipe for entertaining because it's easy yet extremely impressive. No one will guess it only takes minutes to prepare. The creamy brown sugar and pecan filling between the waffles is delectable! —Jenny Flake, Newport Beach, California

Ingredients

8 frozen waffles
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup maple syrup
Confectioners' sugar
4 fresh strawberries, cut in half

Directions

Toast waffles according to package directions. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans.
Spread over four waffles; top with remaining waffles. Drizzle with syrup. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; garnish with a strawberry.