Description
Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas offer a delicious fusion twist on traditional quesadillas by combining creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries inside a warm, crispy tortilla. Perfect as an easy-to-make dessert or sweet treat, these quesadillas are cooked on the stovetop and served with optional toppings like whipped cream, powdered sugar, or chocolate drizzle for an indulgent finale.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate drizzle
- Extra strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Toss Strawberries: In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, stirring lightly to coat. Set aside to allow the strawberries to macerate.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out two flour tortillas. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla. Distribute the sugared strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer, then cover each with the remaining tortillas to form two quesadillas.
- Cook on Stovetop: Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place each quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas turn golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes. This helps the filling set slightly for easier slicing. Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the quesadilla wedges warm with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or extra fresh strawberries for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the outside of each quesadilla before cooking.
- If you prefer a smoother filling, substitute fresh strawberries with strawberry jam.
- Feel free to swap strawberries with other fresh berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
