Dessert Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Dessert Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 granny smith apples, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 7 tablespoons butter or 7 tablespoons margarine, divided; 6 10-inch flour tortillas; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup caramel sauce; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

2 granny smith apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
7 tablespoons butter or 7 tablespoons margarine, divided
6 10-inch flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
In a mixing bowl, add the first 4 ingredients; toss to combine.
2
In a big non-stick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
3
Add in apple mixture and saute/stir for 5 minutes or until tender.
4
Transfer apple mixture to a plate or bowl and set aside.
5
Clean skillet.
6
Spread 1 tablespoon butter evenly on 1 side of each tortilla.
7
In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
8
Spread the cream cheese mixture even on the non-buttered side of each tortilla.
9
Top with apple mixture.
10
Fold each tortilla in half, over apple mixture.
11
In a heated skillet over medium heat, cook tortillas for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
12
Drizzle caramel sauce over each quesadilla and sprinkle with pecans.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 granny smith apples, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Dessert Quesadillas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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