Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas (Printable View)
Tortillas filled with sweetened cream cheese and strawberries, pan-crisped and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
→ Quesadillas
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4 flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
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2 teaspoons butter
→ Topping
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Additional granulated sugar for topping
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Strawberry sauce, for serving
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
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Fold the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.
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Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese and strawberry filling over one flour tortilla, leaving a border around the edge.
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Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place the filled tortilla, filling side up, into the skillet.
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Spread butter on one side of the second tortilla and place it, buttered side facing up, over the filling.
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Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon with additional granulated sugar and sprinkle the mixture over the hot quesadilla as soon as it leaves the skillet.
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Allow the quesadilla to rest for 2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm with strawberry sauce.
# Supplementary Details:
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To prevent sticking, use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan and avoid overcrowding the quesadilla.