Description
Sweet meets savory in these strawberry cheesecakeadillas, where Mexican fusion meets dessert magic. Crisp tortillas cradle creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, delivering a delightful crossover treat for curious palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tortillas (small, flour)
- 4 ounces (oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberries (fresh, diced)
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) sugar
- ½ teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon (for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
- Strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Quesadilla Assembly: Generously spread the cream cheese mixture across tortillas, ensuring even coverage. Distribute diced strawberries uniformly over the cream cheese layer. Top with remaining tortillas to create two complete quesadillas.
- Culinary Transformation: Preheat a skillet to medium temperature. Apply butter to the exterior sides of each quesadilla. Carefully position buttered sides down in the heated skillet. Allow 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the surface turns golden and develops a crisp texture.
- Garnishing Touch: Blend cinnamon and sugar in a small dish. Delicately dust the warm quesadillas with the aromatic mixture. Permit slight cooling before sectioning into wedge-shaped segments.
- Presentation: Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature. Complement with optional accompaniments such as whipped cream, homemade strawberry sauce, or a decadent chocolate drizzle for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily and blends perfectly with sugar and vanilla.
- Use medium-low heat to prevent burning tortillas while achieving golden, crispy exterior and allowing cream cheese to warm through without scorching.
- Chop strawberries uniformly and spread evenly to guarantee consistent flavor and prevent soggy spots in the quesadilla.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free versions, use low-fat cream cheese, or replace sugar with alternative sweeteners for diabetic-friendly or health-conscious adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg