This post for Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline Topping is sponsored by Dixie Crystals. As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Shared Appetite!
With just 10 minutes of super easy prep, you can wow your family and friends with these creative Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline Topping!
First. Let's get this out of the way. I'm a firm believer in no Christmas talk until the day after Thanksgiving. That includes music, decorations, and hot chocolate. One holiday at a time. However, once Friday hits... you better believe I'll be blasting that new Christmas album
Second. What the heck. How is Thanksgiving this week already? Time... please slow down. I feel like I was just eating perfectly in season tomatoes and corn. How is it already the end of November?
And finally... this is one of my favorite holidays. I wish being thankful was on the forefront of my thinking every second of every day. But it's so easy to get caught up in life, I forget. So for this week, it re-centers me. It reminds me. I have so much for which to be thankful.
I'm a daddy. I'm finally a daddy. I absolutely LOVE being Olivia's daddy. Thankful. Incredibly, incredibly thankful.
Wishing you and your family a beautiful Thanksgiving together! And whether you need a totally unique and different dessert idea for your Thanksgiving dessert smorgaborg or want a quick creative dessert quesadilla to celebrate being thankful any night of the week, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline topping are SO freaking legit.
Like, seriously. They are absolutely incredible. And I'm not even a big pumpkin fan. Yup, I said it. I would much rather chow down on apple anything and everything... but these Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas are slowly making me a convert.
And this pecan praline topping? I'd literally bathe in it.
Did I mention these only take 10 quick minutes of prep? 10 minutes. You definitely have 10 minutes to make this happen 🙂
Head over to Dixie Crystals to see just how easy these Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline Topping are to make!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline Topping
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 Quesadillas 1x
Description
A creative spin on pumpkin cheesecake, this quick and easy fall dessert is huge on flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
- Pinch Kosher salt
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Pecan Praline Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch Kosher salt
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
Whipped Cream
- 1 cups very cold heavy cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, dark brown sugar, canned pumpkin, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and pinch Kosher salt in a medium bowl. Spoon pumpkin cheesecake mixture on half of each tortilla. Fold over tortillas, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and sprinkle with remaining pumpkin pie spice and granulated sugar.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working one at a time, spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray and cook quesadillas for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Top with Whipped Cream and drizzle with Pecan Praline Topping.
- Pecan Praline Topping - Cook butter and dark brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and Kosher salt and bring to a boil. Let simmer until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
- Whipped Cream - In the bowl of stand mixer or in a medium mixing bowl fitted with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium/medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Quesadillas with Pecan Praline Topping
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CakePants says
That pecan praline topping is calling my name...these quesadillas look fantastic! I bet they'd also be great with some sauteed apples inside (I'm still in full-on apple mode since I've got a ton leftover from the orchard!), for people who are staunchly anti-pumpkin. I'm with you on holding off the Christmas decorations and music until after Thanksgiving. It still strikes me as odd that there are some radio stations that have been playing Christmas music for weeks already!
Chris says
Hahaha, I hear you with the apple... https://sharedappetite.com/recipes/caramel-apple-cheesecake-quesadillas/ 🙂
Medha says
What an awesome idea!
David says
Wait. Hold the turkey. Put away the Christmas tree decorations. Dessert quesadillas?? Oh yes! Just yes! I am seriously digging that pecan praline topping and I just want an entire plate of these bad boys. Hopping over to Dixie Crystals to grab the recipe now. Thanks, buddy! And thanks for the Christmas music recommendation...I just listened to the preview, and I loved it!
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
These sticky sweet delicious snacks are a great idea and that praline topping - crazy. Went over to Dixie Crystals to check it all out. Living here in San Diego near the border I've seen so many quesadilla recipes and this one takes it brother!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Such a fabulous idea and so perfect for this time of year. I love that praline topping! Hope your holiday was really fun and special, and hope you're enjoying that Christmas album and those hot cocoas now 🙂