Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
Delight in these Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas, a warm and cozy morning treat combining creamy sweetened cream cheese, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and crisp golden tortillas. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch, these quesadillas are pan-fried to a perfect golden brown and topped with cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Imperial granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
Quesadillas
- 4 large burrito sized flour tortillas
- 4 tbsp butter
- melted butter (for brushing)
- mixture of cinnamon & sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whip together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully incorporated.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Spread one quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of a flour tortilla. Layer thinly sliced apples over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
- Heat the skillet: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a flat-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet.
- Cook the quesadilla: Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom side turns golden brown. Using two spatulas, carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is also golden brown. Repeat this process for the remaining quesadillas, melting more butter as needed.
- Brush and sprinkle: Using a basting brush, lightly coat one side of each cooked quesadilla with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Flip and repeat on the other side for all quesadillas.
- Cut and serve: Use a pizza cutter to slice each warm quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the gooey, sweet flavors.
Notes
- You can use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
- For a crunchier texture, sauté the apple slices lightly before assembling the quesadilla.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar according to your sweetness preference.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra indulgence.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and less butter for cooking.
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