When you’re craving strawberry cheesecake try this easy recipe for baked Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas. It’s quick to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dessert is easy enough to whip up anytime the mood strikes.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 minutesminutes
Total Time 23 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
16ounces(545g)fresh strawberries, quartered
¼cup(50g)granulated sugar, divided
½teaspoonground cinnamon
8ounces(227g)cream cheese, softened
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½cup(60g)confectioners’ sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
6Mission Organics Flour Tortillas
2tablespoons(28g)unsalted butter, melted
1cup(240ml)heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the strawberries. Stir to evenly coat. Set aside.
Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla, and ½ cup of confectioners' sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Divide the filling between the tortillas, covering half the surface. Fold in half and press down gently but firmly. Arrange the quesadillas on a large baking sheet.
Bake for 4 minutes. Flip the quesadillas and gently press down with a spatula. Bake for a further 4 minutes or until they are a very light golden brown.
Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter then sprinkle the quesadillas with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream and remaining confectioners' sugar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
Arrange quesadillas on a serving plate and layer with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is great with any summer berry! Try it with blueberries or raspberries.
Make ahead tip
Each part of this recipe can be prepared ahead of time.
Make the quesadillas up to 2 days in advance and store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Strawberries can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
Whipped cream can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.