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A stack of golden-brown Blueberry Breakfast Quesadilla triangles filled with melted cheese and fresh blueberries on a dark plate.
Layla

Blueberry Breakfast Quesadilla

Start your day with a sweet and satisfying Blueberry Breakfast Quesadilla. Golden-brown tortillas filled with a warm, creamy blueberry and cream cheese mixture, perfect for a quick and delicious morning treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened, full-fat or light
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup or honey, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
For Assembly and Cooking
  • 2 Flour tortillas 8-inch, soft taco size
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter or cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Fork or Whisk
  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, blueberries, maple syrup (or honey), ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Use a fork to gently mash some of the blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, leaving some whole for texture. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Quesadillas
  1. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread half of the blueberry cream cheese filling evenly over one half of the tortilla. Leave a small border around the edge. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  2. Repeat with the second tortilla and the remaining filling.
Cook the Quesadillas
  1. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, carefully place one assembled quesadilla into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the filling is warm and gooey.
  2. Remove the first quesadilla from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter and repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, transfer the Blueberry Breakfast Quesadillas to a cutting board. Slice each quesadilla into 2-3 wedges. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately. A drizzle of extra maple syrup can also be added.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a pinch of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them completely before mixing, as this can make the filling too watery. They will warm up nicely during cooking. These are best enjoyed fresh.