Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Cinnamon sugar (optional), for sprinkling
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture evenly over half of each tortilla.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture, covering half of each tortilla.
- Fold the tortillas in half over the strawberry and cream cheese filling to create half-moon shapes.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the melted butter over the surface of the skillet.
- Place the filled quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them cool slightly before cutting them into wedges.
- Sprinkle the warm quesadilla wedges with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Serve the strawberry cheesecake quesadillas warm, with a dollop of whipped cream and a garnish of fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Enjoy these delightful dessert quesadillas as a fun and indulgent treat for any occasion!
- These strawberry cheesecake quesadillas are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are sure to be a hit with friends and family. Enjoy them as a dessert or special snack!