Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadilla Recipe

Tortillas

• 4 flour tortillas, 8-inch diameter

Cream Cheese Mixture

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberries

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Additional

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon​

Softened cream cheese blends smoothly with powdered sugar and vanilla to mimic a simple no‑bake cheesecake filling. Fresh sliced strawberries add bright flavor and color, while flour tortillas act like a quick “crust” that turns crisp and buttery in the skillet. The cinnamon sugar coating gives the outside a churro‑like crunch that makes these quesadillas taste extra indulgent.​

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Make the Cheesecake Filling

• In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl so no lumps remain.

Assemble the Quesadillas

• Lay two tortillas on your work surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each one, all the way to about 1/2 inch from the edges so the filling doesn’t spill out.
• Scatter the sliced strawberries across the cream cheese layer, dividing them between the two tortillas.
• Place the remaining two tortillas on top to enclose the filling and form two quesadillas, pressing lightly so they adhere.

Make the Cinnamon Sugar

• In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside for topping.

Cook Until Golden and Crisp

• Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet and melt it over medium heat.
• Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
• Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes, until the tortilla is browned and the filling is warm and slightly melty.
• Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining tablespoon of butter and second quesadilla.

Finish and Serve

• While each quesadilla is still hot, sprinkle the top generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture so it sticks to the buttery surface.
• Let the quesadillas rest for a minute or two to allow the filling to set slightly.
• Slice each quesadilla into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve warm, optionally with extra strawberries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or strawberry sauce.
  
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