Name: Peanut Butter-Chocolate Quesadilla for One
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 (10-inch) flour tortilla; 2 tablespoons creamy or chunky peanut butter; 1 tablespoon chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Why This Recipe Works

A flour tortilla turns into a cross between a crepe and a pancake in this warm, satisfying dessert that comes together in just a few minutes and is hardly more work than making a PB&J. No “queso” in this quesadilla; instead, we spread peanut butter (dealer’s choice—creamy or crunchy) over half of a tortilla, then top the nut butter with a handful of chocolate chips and fold the tortilla in half. We toast the quesadilla in a little butter until it is crispy and well browned, the peanut butter is warmed through, and the chocolate chips are melted to creamy perfection. This basic formula lends itself beautifully to improvisation with other fillings and toppings.

Before You Begin

This recipe is from Cooking for One, which includes more than 160 perfectly-portioned recipes for the solo diner.

Instructions

Lay tortilla on cutting board. Spread peanut butter over half of tortilla, leaving ½-inch border around edge. Sprinkle chocolate chips over peanut butter, then fold other half of tortilla over top.

Melt butter in 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place filled tortilla in skillet and cook until crispy and well browned, about 2 minutes. Flip tortilla and cook until second side is crispy and well browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer quesadilla to cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve.