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Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 quesadillas (2 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas blend creamy sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries sandwiched between crispy, buttery tortillas. Perfect as a delightful dessert or indulgent snack, they are quickly cooked on the stovetop to achieve a golden, crispy exterior with a luscious, fruity cheesecake filling inside. Served warm with strawberry sauce for dipping, these quesadillas marry dessert flavors with a fun twist on a classic Mexican favorite.

Ingredients

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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

Topping

  • 1 tsp Sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (for topping)

Serving

  • Strawberry sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
  2. Fold in Strawberries: Dice the strawberries into small pieces. Gently fold the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, blending them evenly without breaking them down too much.
  3. Spread Mixture on Tortilla: Take one tortilla and spread half of the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly over one side, covering it thoroughly.
  4. Heat Butter and Cook First Tortilla: Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the tortilla cream cheese side up in the pan to start cooking.
  5. Top with Second Tortilla: Spread an additional teaspoon of butter on one side of the second tortilla. Place the buttered side of this tortilla on top of the cream cheese layer, so the butter side faces up.
  6. Cook Quesadilla Until Crispy: Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully. Look for a golden, crispy surface and heated ingredients inside.
  7. Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Once the quesadilla is cooked and removed from heat, sprinkle this mixture evenly on top for a sweet, aromatic finish.
  8. Repeat or Cook Simultaneously: Repeat these steps to make the second quesadilla. Alternatively, use a griddle to cook both quesadillas simultaneously for convenience.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the heat and allow them to rest for 2 minutes. Slice them into wedges and serve warm with strawberry sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing and easy spreading.
  • Adjust sugar in the cream cheese mixture to taste depending on preferred sweetness.
  • Fresh strawberries add the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • Butter helps achieve a crispy, golden quesadilla exterior; do not skip or substitute without similar effect.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • Strawberry sauce enhances the fruity flavor but can be substituted with caramel or chocolate sauce for variety.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

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