These Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and loaded with sweet strawberries. They’re quick to make, use simple ingredients, and taste like a warm cheesecake dessert with a golden tortilla crunch.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
For the Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for spreading)
For Topping (Optional)
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Powdered sugar
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Make the cheesecake filling
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add strawberries
Fold diced strawberries gently into the cheesecake mixture.
Step 3: Assemble
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over one half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to form quesadillas.
Step 4: Butter the tortillas
Lightly spread butter on the outside of each folded tortilla.
Step 5: Cook
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Serve
Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.
Variations
- Use strawberries and bananas together
- Add mini chocolate chips to the filling
- Use graham cracker crumbs inside for crunch
- Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries
- Use cinnamon sugar on the tortilla before cooking
Cooking Notes
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning
- Do not overfill tortillas or filling may leak
- Softened cream cheese ensures smooth filling
- Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping
- Let rest 2 minutes before slicing for clean cuts
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
- Drizzle with strawberry syrup for extra flavor
- Perfect as a quick dessert or sweet snack
- Cut into small triangles for parties
- Serve with whipped cream on the side
Tips
- Pat strawberries dry to avoid watery filling
- Use room temperature cream cheese
- Press gently while cooking for even browning
- Use flavored tortillas for fun twists
- Best served fresh and warm
Prep Time / Cooking Time / Total Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutritional Info (Approx.)
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 18g
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
They are best fresh, but you can prep the filling ahead and assemble when ready.
Can I bake them instead of frying?
Yes, bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes, flipping once.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh works best, but thaw and drain frozen strawberries very well.
Conclusion
Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are an easy, fun dessert with big cheesecake flavor and crispy edges. Perfect when you want something sweet fast.