Piña Colada Waffles with Cashews & Lime
plus Sweet Cream Cheese Drizzle & Orange Slices
- Milk
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Tree Nuts
This easy 15-minute breakfast is bursting with tropical flavors! You’ll toast Belgian waffles (the thick fluffy kind!), and top with a silky maple-crème fraîche drizzle and maple-sweetened pineapple with lime. Sprinkle with coconut, crunchy cashews, and lime zest, and serve with orange slices for an easy, breezy, beach-inspired breakfast treat.
Ingredients
1 unit
Orange
4 ounce
Pineapple
1 unit
Lime
2 tablespoon
Maple Syrup
4 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Belgian Waffle
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat)
½ ounce
Cashews
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
¼ cup
Shredded Coconut
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Drain pineapple. Zest and quarter lime. Halve orange; slice into ½-inchthick half-moons.
• In a small bowl, combine pineapple, half the maple syrup, and a squeeze of lime juice (big squeeze for 4 servings). Stir to combine; set aside.
• Place cream cheese, crème fraîche, remaining maple syrup, and 1 tsp water (2 tsp for 4 servings) in a second small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until softened, 30-60 seconds; whisk to combine.
• Toast waffles until golden brown.
• While waffles toast, roughly chop cashews or crush in their bag with a heavy-bottomed pan.
• Divide toasted waffles between plates. Top with sweet cream cheese drizzle and marinated pineapple (using a slotted spoon or draining first). Sprinkle with cashews, lime zest, and as much coconut as you like. Serve with orange slices on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the tropical blend, praising its unique and delicious taste. Some found it too sweet; consider adjusting sweetness to preference.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Several noted it's great for "breakfast for dinner" too.
- Suggestions: Try adding bacon or sausage for a savory contrast. Consider toasting the coconut for extra crunch alongside the cashews.
- Portions: Some felt one waffle wasn't filling enough; consider serving with additional protein or an extra waffle for heartier appetites.
- Texture: The crisp waffle paired well with the creamy sauce, though a few found the sugar crystals in the waffle distracting.
Reviews from our home cooks
What a fun combo for a sweet meal! I always enjoy these waffles by themselves but the cream cheese drizzle, pineapple, lime zest, and cashews elevate this to a fancy dish! I like how easy it was to prepare and how the cream cheese sauce stayed thick but filled all the nooks of the waffle. Delicious brunch!
This was even better than I imagined it would be. I enjoyed the crispness of the waffle with the smooth, creamy sauce. The pina colada flavors gave me a nice tropical vibe!
Very good but for the cost of the meal wasn't much food. There was 1 orange to split between 2 meals and the waffles were small.
Breakfast for dinner is always a family favorite. We didn't think that this tasted much like "pina colada" though. We also thought the pistachios aren't needed (they didn't seem to add any flavor or color and neither did the coconut).
Made bacon & veggie/egg scramble to go with this, the salty sweet combo was nice. The waffles & fruit were delightful.. great start of the day.
This had to be my absolute favorite breakfast I have had in YEARS. Fantastic and fresh blend of flavors. Something I never would have come up with on my own.
What was that??!! I love unique, one of a kind meals! And I'm delighted it was so easy to make such a restaurant quality meal in my own home! ❤️
This was easy to prepare and flavorful. I would love this time come around again to surprise guests staying at my house.
Super special treat! We loved them so much we recreated them, with mascarpone and greek yogurt!
We frequently have "breakfast for dinner." We tried this and it was ALMOST perfect. Next time, we are ordering a side of sausage. Perfect!!
