Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
These Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of sweet cheesecake filling, thinly sliced apples, and warm tortillas, creating a perfect start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Imperial granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Apple Layer:
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
Additional:
- 4 tbsp butter
- melted butter for brushing
- mixture of cinnamon & sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cheesecake Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whip until smooth.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Spread 1/4 of the cheesecake filling on one side of a tortilla. Layer apples on half of the tortilla. Fold over to close.
- Cook Quesadillas: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook each quesadilla for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush cooked quesadillas with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- These quesadillas are best enjoyed immediately for the perfect blend of textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Apple Cheesecake Quesadillas, Breakfast Quesadillas, Apple Breakfast Recipe
