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Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas for Dessert

Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • whipped cream for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Fold in the sliced strawberries gently into the cheesecake mixture.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
  4. Spread a generous amount of the cheesecake-strawberry filling on one half of each tortilla, then fold the tortilla in half.
  5. Place the folded quesadilla onto the hot skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
  7. Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream.