Recipe

Blackberry Cream Cheese Quesadilla

Blackberry Cream Cheese Quesadilla

Serves: 4-6

Chefs reach for Blackberry Reál as an easy way to add rich berry flavor. We make this convenient culinary ingredient with the highest quality Marion blackberries from Oregon for a balanced berry syrup that’s sweet and tart.

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Ingredients

  • 1-2 cup Blackberry Reàl
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • Grated zest of 2 lemons 
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened 
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries 
  • 1 pack of 12-inch flour tortillas

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Blackberry Reàl, cream cheese, and lemon zest; mix well.
  2. Spread 3–4 Tablespoons of the blackberry–cream cheese mix on each tortilla, not going over the edge. Fold in half. 
  3. In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon butter. Place a quesadilla in skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  4. Add the fresh blackberries and ½ cupf Blackberry Reàl to a bowl and mix. Garnish quesadillas with the mixture.

Try this recipe with other Reàl products:

  • Crisp Apple Reàl

Blackberry Reál uses Marion blackberries from Oregon to achieve its balanced berry flavor as well as it’s beautiful, rich color. From pastries to sauces for proteins, the bold, juicy flavor of Blackberry Reál elevates any dish it’s added to.