Recipe

California Raisin and Brie Dessert Quesadillas

Submitted by: Jasmine Buliga, Honorable Mention - Desserts and Baked Goods, Wise Choices Recipe Contest

Typical Mexican flavors to dance together at the end of a meal or sometimes, in between.

Details

Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS

Honey-Butter

2-1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1-1/2 tbsp. honey

8 whole grain flour tortillas (6 to 8-inch)
7 oz. Brie, cut into small pieces
1 c. California raisins
1 c. glazed walnuts

Powdered sugar; for garnish
Mint leaves, chiffonade; for garnish

PROCEDURE

Combine butter and honey in small bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside.

Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Spread one side of each tortilla with Honey-Butter and place, buttered side down, in skillet. Sprinkle 1/8 of Brie, 2 tablespoons raisins, and 2 tablespoons walnuts, in that order, over half of tortilla. Fold remaining half over and cook until bottom is lightly browned and crisp. Turn and brown remaining side, cooking 3 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove to individual serving plate and repeat for remaining tortillas.

To serve, cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges; dust with confectioners\' sugar and garnish with mint.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 260(34% from fat); Total Fat 11g (sat 7g, mono 3g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 35mg; Protein 9g; Carbohydrates 39g; Fiber 3g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 330mg; Calcium 64mg

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World Flavors