Description
Delight in a sweet morning treat with these Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas, combining creamy cheesecake filling with warm, spiced apples nestled between crispy golden tortillas. Perfect for an indulgent yet simple breakfast or brunch, this recipe offers a lovely balance of textures and flavors that will impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Base
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Topping
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cooking & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Season the Apples: Toss the peeled and thinly sliced apples with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg until they are evenly coated with the spices.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each tortilla. Then, arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over two of the cream cheese-coated tortillas.
- Top the Quesadillas: Place the remaining two tortillas on top of the apple-covered ones, cream cheese side down, to create two quesadilla sandwiches.
- Heat the Skillet: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the quesadillas.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and the filling inside is warmed through.
- Repeat Cooking: Remove the first quesadilla and repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla until both are golden and heated inside.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a nice balance to the sweet cream cheese.
- Do not overfill the quesadillas to prevent them from breaking during cooking.
- Adjust spices to taste; adding a pinch of cloves or ginger can enhance the flavor.
- For a healthier twist, use whole wheat tortillas and reduce the sugar content.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to easily spread on the tortillas.
