Description

These Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake filling and warm, crispy tortillas. Featuring a luscious strawberry cream cheese spread layered between buttered tortillas and lightly pan-fried to golden perfection, this quick and easy dessert is perfect for a sweet treat or an indulgent snack. Served with a side of strawberry sauce, these quesadillas offer a refreshing burst of fruity flavor combined with smooth sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberries, diced

Quesadillas

4 tortillas, 6-inch
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

For Serving

Strawberry sauce for dipping

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Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced strawberries to combine without mashing them.
Assemble the Quesadilla: Spread half of the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly onto one tortilla, covering the surface.
Heat the Pan and Add Butter: Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.
Cook the First Side: Place the tortilla with the cream cheese side up in the pan carefully to avoid spills.
Top with Second Tortilla: Spread 1 teaspoon of butter on the second tortilla and place it butter side up on top of the first tortilla, creating a sandwich.
Cook Both Sides: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Finishing Touch: Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle this mixture on top of the cooked quesadilla immediately after removing from the pan.
Repeat and Rest: Repeat the above steps for the second quesadilla. Let both quesadillas sit for 2 minutes to set before slicing into wedges.
Serve: Serve the warm quesadillas with strawberry sauce on the side for dipping to enhance their flavor.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
Adjust the sugar quantity in the cream cheese mixture and cinnamon sugar topping to your preferred sweetness.
Be careful when flipping the quesadilla to keep the filling from spilling out.
You can substitute strawberry sauce with honey or chocolate sauce for different flavor variations.
For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese and whole wheat tortillas.