Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas. Creamy, sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries sandwiched between tortillas, cooked to golden perfection and sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar topping. A unique and delicious dessert that’s quick to make!
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Quesadillas:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Spread the cream cheese mixture on two tortillas. Top with diced strawberries and cover with the remaining tortillas to form two quesadillas.
- Cook Quesadillas: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over warm quesadillas. Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Consider using whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture.
- Variation: Try raspberries, blueberries, or a mix of berries for a different twist.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
