(Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside & Bursting with Strawberries)
If you love cheesecake and you love quick, indulgent desserts, these Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas are about to become your new favorite sweet treat. Golden and lightly crisp on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, they’re filled with a sweet cream cheese cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries that melt together into pure dessert magic.
This recipe takes everything you adore about classic cheesecake and transforms it into a fast, skillet-made dessert that’s ready in minutes. No oven, no long chilling times—just simple ingredients and irresistible results.
Perfect for dessert, brunch, Valentine’s Day, late-night cravings, or when you want something sweet without the fuss, strawberry cheesecake quesadillas are easy, fun, and unbelievably delicious.
Why You’ll Love Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas
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🍓 Fresh, juicy strawberry flavor
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🧀 Creamy cheesecake-style filling
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🌯 Crispy, buttery tortilla exterior
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⏱ Ready in under 20 minutes
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🍰 Cheesecake flavor without baking
They’re kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable.
What Are Dessert Quesadillas?
Dessert quesadillas use flour tortillas instead of pastry or crust. When cooked in butter, tortillas become:
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Lightly crisp
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Golden brown
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Perfectly chewy
They’re an ideal vehicle for sweet fillings like cheesecake cream, fruit, chocolate, or Nutella—fast, affordable, and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cheesecake Filling
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6 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
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1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Assembly
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4 medium flour tortillas
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2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Optional Toppings
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Powdered sugar
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Strawberry sauce
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Chocolate drizzle
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Whipped cream
Equipment Needed
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Mixing bowl
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Spoon or spatula
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Non-stick skillet or griddle
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Knife & cutting board
No mixer or oven required.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a bowl, combine:
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Softened cream cheese
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Powdered sugar
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Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth, creamy, and lump-free. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Strawberries
Finely chop the strawberries and place them in a bowl. If your strawberries aren’t very sweet, sprinkle with 1–2 teaspoons of sugar and gently stir.
Let sit for 5 minutes to release their juices.
Step 3: Assemble the Quesadillas
Lay out two tortillas. Spread an even layer of cheesecake filling over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Top each with another tortilla, gently pressing down.
Step 4: Cook Until Golden
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until:
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The tortilla is golden brown
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The filling is warm and slightly gooey
Repeat with remaining quesadilla, adding more butter if needed.
Step 5: Slice & Serve
Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with strawberry sauce if desired.
Texture & Flavor Experience
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Outside: Crisp, buttery tortilla
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Inside: Warm, creamy cheesecake filling
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Flavor: Sweet vanilla cream balanced with fresh strawberries
Each bite delivers cheesecake richness with fruit freshness, wrapped in golden crunch.
Pro Tips for Perfect Dessert Quesadillas
✔ Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling
✔ Chop strawberries finely to prevent leaking
✔ Cook on medium—not high—to avoid burning
✔ Let rest briefly before slicing
✔ Serve warm for best texture
