Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of strawberry cheesecake and a classic quesadilla with this easy and unique dessert recipe. Creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy, these Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream or chocolate drizzle for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread the cream cheese mixture on half of each tortilla. Top with sliced strawberries and fold in half.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Cook the quesadillas in butter until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar while warm, slice into wedges, and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to use other berries or jam as a filling variation.
- For added texture, consider adding crushed graham crackers to the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
