Peach Quesadillas put a sweet twist on everyone's favorite Southwest dish. Tortillas are filled with peaches and cream cheese then, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar for a fast, easy summertime dessert.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon almond extract
16 ounces light cream cheese, softened
8 medium (9 to 10 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups ⅛ inch slices firm but ripe peeled peaches
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Few dashes nutmeg
Cinnamon sugar or caramel syrup as desired
Instructions
Mix almond extract with cream cheese. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each tortilla..
Place these four tortillas, tortilla side down, in skillet over medium heat. Place remaining four tortillas, cream cheese side down, on top of tortilla in pan. Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently until bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
Turn tortillas over and cover and cook another 1 to 2 minutes, until bottom tortilla is crisp and browned. Repeat this process for remaining tortillas. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar as desired. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Recipe by Everyday Southwest at https://www.everydaysouthwest.com/try-a-dessert-quesadilla-quick-easy-flavorful-whats-not-to-love-2/