Description

Delight in these Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas, a quick and easy morning treat that combines creamy sweetened cream cheese with warm spiced apples, all nestled in a crispy golden tortilla. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this recipe brings a delicious twist to classic quesadillas with a comforting apple and cinnamon filling.

Ingredients

Tortillas and Filling

4 large flour tortillas
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Mixture

2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For Cooking and Serving

1 tablespoon butter
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the filling has a luscious texture.
Spice the Apples: Toss the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg in a separate bowl until the slices are evenly coated with the warm spices.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each tortilla. Then, arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over two of the tortillas, layering them over the cream cheese.
Top and Seal: Place the remaining two tortillas on top of the apple-covered ones with the cream cheese side facing down to create quesadilla sandwiches.
Cook the Quesadillas: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted and hot, cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the filling is warmed through.
Serve Warm: Remove from the skillet and slice each quesadilla into wedges. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Serve the quesadillas warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
To soften the apples more, briefly sauté them before assembling the quesadilla.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg amounts according to taste preference.
These quesadillas are best eaten fresh but can be reheated gently in a skillet.