Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Quesadillas (Print Version)
Tortilla with creamy cheese, crisp apples, and cinnamon sugar for a flavorful morning treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Assembly
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1 large flour tortilla
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1/2 small apple, thinly sliced
→ For Cooking and Finish
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1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Cinnamon and sugar mixture, for sprinkling
# Steps:
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Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over one half of the flour tortilla. Arrange thinly sliced apples over the cream cheese layer, then fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
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Heat butter on a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Place the folded tortilla on the hot surface and cook until golden brown on one side. Flip and continue cooking until both sides are crisp and golden.
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Brush both sides of the warm quesadilla with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best results, use a crisp, slightly tart apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to balance the sweetness of the filling.