Here’s a fun dessert twist: Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas — crispy tortillas stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries, then pan-fried to golden perfection.
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas
Ingredients (makes 4 quesadillas)
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8 medium flour tortillas
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Make cheesecake filling:
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Assemble quesadillas:
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Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture on 4 tortillas.
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Add sliced strawberries on top.
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Place remaining tortillas on top to form quesadillas.
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Cook:
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Brush outsides lightly with melted butter.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
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Finish:
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Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over warm quesadillas.
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Slice into wedges.
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Serve:
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Optional: drizzle with chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce.
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Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.
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✨ These are crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and bursting with strawberry flavor.
Would you like me to also share a baked sheet-pan version (great for serving a crowd at once)?