Caramel & Apple Crunch Granola Quesadillas
Caramel and apple crunch granola quesadillas filled with creamy mascarpone, crisp apples, and crunchy granola. A quick and delicious dessert or snack recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 whole wheat tortillas
¾ cup mascarpone cheese
½ cup prepared caramel sauce, divided
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup prepared granola
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone cheese, ¼ cup caramel sauce, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over each tortilla.
Arrange the apple slices over one half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle the granola evenly over the apples.
Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the quesadillas in batches for 3–5 minutes, turning once, until both sides are golden brown and lightly crisp.
Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
Drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples work especially well in this recipe.
For added texture, substitute nut cluster cereal for the granola.
Softened cream cheese can be used instead of mascarpone cheese.
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
