Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 4 (6‑inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tsp butter (for the pan and tortillas)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Strawberry sauce, for serving
Softened cream cheese makes the filling smooth and spreadable, sugar and vanilla give it classic cheesecake sweetness, and diced strawberries add freshness and little bursts of juice. Flour tortillas stand in for crust, crisping in the skillet with butter and cinnamon sugar to mimic a churro‑style shell. The strawberry sauce on the side doubles down on berry flavor and turns each wedge into a plate‑ready dessert.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries so they’re evenly distributed without crushing them too much.
Assemble the Quesadillas
- Lay one tortilla on your work surface and spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling over it, leaving a small border around the edge so it doesn’t squeeze out while cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon and set aside for topping.
Cook Until Golden and Crisp
- Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat until melted and foamy.
- Carefully place the filled tortilla in the skillet, cheesecake side up.
- Spread the second tortilla lightly with the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, then place it butter‑side up over the filling to form a quesadilla.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy. Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes, or until both sides are browned and the filling is warmed through.
Finish and Serve
- Remove the quesadilla to a cutting board and immediately sprinkle the top with the cinnamon‑sugar mixture so it sticks to the hot buttered surface.
- Let it sit for about 2 minutes to allow the filling to set slightly, then slice into wedges.
- Serve warm with strawberry sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling over the top.
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