Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadilla is a quick and delicious dessert or snack, combining the creamy richness of full-fat cream cheese with fresh, juicy strawberries folded inside a warm, golden flour tortilla. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, it offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and slightly toasted flavors in just 18 minutes.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or cooking spray (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, soften the cream cheese and mix in vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base for your quesadilla.
- Slice the strawberries: Wash fresh strawberries thoroughly and slice them thinly to ensure even distribution and easy folding inside the tortilla.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over half of each tortilla. Top with the sliced strawberries, then fold the tortillas over to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadilla: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or cooking spray. Place each quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and allow the quesadillas to cool slightly. Slice into wedges and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Fresh, ripe strawberries work best for natural sweetness; you can substitute with other berries if desired.
- To prevent burning, cook on medium heat and watch the quesadilla carefully as sugar can caramelize quickly.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas instead of regular flour tortillas.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture, as the quesadilla is best warm.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
