A sweet, creamy, crispy twist on a classic dessert—lightened up but just as indulgent.
This single-serve quesadilla delivers all the nostalgic flavors of strawberry shortcake: macerated berries, a vanilla-cream cheese filling, and a golden “cake” made with low-carb tortillas. It’s a high-satisfaction, low-effort dessert that you can feel good about eating any time.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 2 small low-carb tortillas
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (or whipped)
- 1–2 tsp sweetener of choice (or regular sugar)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
- Cooking spray or 1/2 tsp butter
For serving (optional):
- Dollop of light whipped cream
- Sugar-free strawberry jam drizzle
- Crushed graham cracker or vanilla cookie crumbs
- Vanilla or strawberry-flavored Greek yogurt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries:
Toss chopped strawberries with a bit of sweetener (1/2 tsp is plenty). Let sit for 5–10 minutes until juicy. - Make the filling:
Mix cream cheese, remaining sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth. - Assemble the quesadilla:
Spread the cream cheese mixture on one tortilla. Top with strawberries (drained slightly if too juicy). Place second tortilla on top. - Crisp it up:
In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly coat with spray or butter. Cook the quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. - Serve warm or cool:
Slice and top with whipped cream, jam drizzle, or Greek yogurt—and maybe a pinch of crushed cookies for that shortcake vibe.
🍓 Why It’s So Good
- High in satisfaction, not in sugar
- Strawberries bring juicy brightness
- Cream cheese and vanilla = the perfect shortcake stand-in
- Easy enough for a weeknight treat
💡 Optional Twists
- Add a few mini white chocolate chips inside before grilling
- Use strawberry jam + fresh berries for an extra punch
- Swap cream cheese for vanilla Greek yogurt if you’re in a hurry