Description
A delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the classic flavors of strawberry cheesecake with a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 57 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- A dash of ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 medium strawberries, sliced
- 1 flour tortilla, fajita size
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- A dash of ground cinnamon
- Honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon sugar, a dash of cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Slice the strawberries evenly and set aside.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of the tortilla.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in the pan.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar and a dash of cinnamon onto the melted butter. Place the plain side of the tortilla onto the mixture, cream cheese side facing up.
- Quickly arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese filling. Cook and monitor the underside until the sugar turns light golden brown.
- Remove tortilla from heat. Fold in half and transfer to a plate. Drizzle with honey if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat tortillas.
- Feel free to add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg