Apple Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Overview
This delightful Apple Cheese Quesadilla recipe combines the sweet tanginess of apples with gooey cheese, all wrapped in a crisp tortilla. It’s a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect when you’re craving something sweet yet simple to make. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for those <30 minute meal occasions!
Recipe Details
- Name: Apple Cheese Quesadilla
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Mexican, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
- Servings: 2
- Calories per Serving: 178.3
- Rating: 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 2 flour tortillas
- 2 slices fat-free American cheese
- 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
- 2 dashes cinnamon
Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peel and dice the apple. |
| 2 | Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and sauté the diced apple until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sautéed apple from the pan and set aside. |
| 3 | Re-spray the frying pan with cooking spray. Place one flour tortilla in the pan. |
| 4 | On the tortilla in the pan, distribute half of the sautéed apple, half of the Splenda, half of the cinnamon, and place one slice of fat-free American cheese in the center. |
| 5 | Cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the underside of the tortilla is golden and the cheese has melted, about 4-5 minutes. |
| 6 | Fold the tortilla in half and carefully transfer it to a serving plate. |
| 7 | Repeat the process with the second tortilla using the remaining ingredients. |
| 8 | Serve the Apple Cheese Quesadillas warm, optionally topped with fat-free whipped topping. |
| 9 | Enjoy your delicious dessert creation! |
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 178.3
- Total Fat: 2.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 2.3mg
- Sodium: 514.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 33.2g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 7.7g
Tips for Serving
- This Apple Cheese Quesadilla pairs wonderfully with a scoop of fat-free whipped topping for added sweetness and creaminess.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a bit of additional cinnamon on top before serving to enhance the flavors.
Conclusion
Enjoy this easy-to-make Apple Cheese Quesadilla as a delightful dessert or a quick treat any time you crave a balance of sweet apples and melted cheese in a crispy tortilla. It’s sure to become a favorite for its simplicity and delicious flavors!
