Description
These Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas combine the creamy sweetness of strawberry-infused cream cheese with the warm, crispy texture of golden-buttered tortillas. Perfect as a quick dessert or indulgent snack, they are served with a luscious strawberry sauce for dipping, creating a delightful treat in just 16 minutes.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
Tortillas
- 4 tortillas, 6-inch
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
To Serve
- Strawberry sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced strawberries to evenly distribute the fruit without breaking them down.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Spread half of the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly onto one tortilla, ensuring full coverage but leaving some space at the edges.
- Heat the pan and cook first side: Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling. Place the tortilla with the cream cheese side facing up into the pan.
- Top with second tortilla and butter: Spread 1 teaspoon of butter on one side of the second tortilla. Place the buttered side facing up on top of the first tortilla, creating a sandwich.
- Cook until golden brown: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes to ensure both sides are perfectly browned and the filling is warmed through.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Mix the cinnamon and sugar together, then sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of the cooked quesadilla to add a sweet, spiced finish.
- Repeat and rest: Repeat the entire process for the second quesadilla. Once cooked, let the quesadillas sit for 2 minutes to set before slicing them into wedges.
- Serve: Serve the warm quesadillas with strawberry sauce on the side for dipping, enhancing the fruity and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the filling.
- Be gentle when folding the strawberries into the cream cheese to maintain the pieces intact.
- Adjust the cooking heat as needed to prevent burning the tortillas while allowing the filling to warm through properly.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese and less butter.
- You can substitute strawberry sauce with any berry or fruit sauce of your choice.
