Description
Sweet meets savory in this delightful strawberry cheesecakeadillas fusion, blending creamy cheese and fresh berries between crispy tortilla layers. Rich Mexican-inspired dessert quesadillas promise a delectable treat that combines classic comfort with unexpected culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced
Dairy and Cream:
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Optional: whipped cream
Main Components:
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar + ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- Optional: chocolate sauce or strawberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety filling by whisking cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Evenly distribute the luscious cream cheese blend across two tortillas, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Scatter freshly diced strawberries atop the cream cheese layer, creating a vibrant fruity landscape.
- Gently place the remaining tortillas on top, transforming the layers into two delicate quesadilla sandwiches.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing it to reach an even temperature.
- Generously coat one side of each quesadilla with butter, promoting a golden, crisp exterior.
- Carefully position the buttered sides down in the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform.
- Cook each quesadilla for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a rich, caramelized appearance.
- While cooking, combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Once golden and crisp, remove quesadillas and immediately dust with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Allow the quesadillas to cool slightly, then slice into elegant wedges.
- Enhance the presentation by serving with optional accompaniments like whipped cream, homemade strawberry sauce, or a decadent chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- Test cream cheese temperature beforehand, ensuring it’s softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries with vibrant color and sweet aroma for maximum flavor impact.
- Gently press quesadillas while cooking to create a crispy, even golden-brown exterior without burning the tortilla.
- Consider alternative dietary options like using gluten-free tortillas or low-fat cream cheese for health-conscious variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 883
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1600 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 405 mg