Description
Enjoy a delightful breakfast with these Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas. Combining creamy cheesecake with spiced apples, this sweet and savory recipe is perfect for starting your day. Quick to make and deliciously satisfying, these quesadillas are ideal for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
For Garnish (Optional):
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the apple slices with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg until well coated.
- Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture on one side of each tortilla.
- Arrange the spiced apple slices on two of the tortillas over the cream cheese.
- Top with the remaining tortillas, cream cheese side down.
- Cook the Quesadillas:
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook one quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- Serve:
- Slice into wedges and garnish with powdered sugar and maple syrup, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For the best texture, serve the quesadillas immediately while they are warm.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
