Description
Mexican-inspired cheesecake quesadillas blend sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dessert experience. Crispy tortillas wrap creamy filling, creating a mouthwatering treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 flour tortillas
- ¼ cup (60 mL) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
- Butter
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious filling that will elevate the entire dessert experience.
- Tortilla Transformation: Lay out tortillas, generously brushing one side with butter and dusting with a tantalizing cinnamon-sugar mixture, which will create a caramelized, crispy exterior.
- Assembly Magic: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across one tortilla, then carefully overlay with the buttered tortilla, ensuring the sugared side faces upward for maximum flavor development.
- Griddle Choreography: Heat a skillet to medium temperature, strategically placing the quesadilla with the buttered surface facing down, allowing it to develop a golden-brown, crisp foundation.
- Caramelization Dance: Brush the exposed surface with additional butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, then flip to achieve an even, glistening caramelization that promises a delightful crunch.
- Finale and Flourish: Slice the quesadillas into elegant triangular wedges, then artfully drizzle with the prepared strawberry syrup and crown with a delicate dollop of whipped cream, serving immediately to capture the perfect temperature and textural harmony.
Notes
- Butter Technique: Thoroughly coat tortillas with butter for a crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds rich flavor and ensures even caramelization.
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to create a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning while allowing the quesadilla to develop a perfect crisp texture and caramelized sugar coating.
- Serving Strategy: Slice and serve immediately while the quesadilla remains warm and crisp, maximizing the delightful contrast between the creamy filling and crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes per quesadilla
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg