Description
Delightfully simple and delicious, these Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas combine creamy sweetened cream cheese with fresh strawberries, all wrapped in warm, golden tortillas. Perfect as a quick dessert or an indulgent snack, they offer a perfect balance of fruity freshness and rich cheesecake flavor, cooked to crispy perfection on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the pan
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Optional for Serving
- Whipped cream or extra strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out the flour tortillas flat. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over half of each tortilla. Then, layer the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter to coat the pan. Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Finishing touches: If desired, sprinkle the warm quesadillas lightly with granulated sugar for added sweetness and crunch. Remove from heat and let them cool for a minute.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or extra strawberries for a delightful presentation and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberries or blueberries for the strawberries, or use a mix for varied fruit flavors.
- For a fun dessert twist, drizzle chocolate or strawberry syrup over the quesadillas before serving.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy spreading and a smooth texture.
- Cooking over medium heat prevents burning while allowing the filling to warm through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
