Description
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring crispy chocolate-coated tortilla chips paired with a fresh, vibrant fruit salsa. This recipe combines the rich flavors of cocoa and cinnamon in the chips with the sweet and tangy notes of mixed tropical fruits, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chips
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Fruit Salsa
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 medium kiwi, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1/2 small apple, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the chips don’t stick during baking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. This mixture will add a sweet and chocolaty flavor to your tortilla chips.
- Butter and Coat Tortillas: Brush both sides of each flour tortilla evenly with the melted unsalted butter, then sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture over both sides, ensuring full coverage for a rich taste.
- Cut Tortillas Into Chips: Stack the coated tortillas and cut each into 8 wedges, creating classic chip shapes. Spread these wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to allow even baking.
- Bake Chips: Bake the chips for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them halfway through baking to ensure crispness on both sides. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely; this will help them become extra crunchy.
- Assemble Fruit Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and honey or maple syrup for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Add finely chopped fresh mint, if desired, and gently toss to mix all flavors together.
- Serve: Arrange the freshly baked chocolate tortilla chips alongside the vibrant fruit salsa. Enjoy dipping the chips into the fresh, flavorful salsa as a delicious and refreshing dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based butter alternative and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Be careful not to overbake the chips as they can burn quickly towards the end; watch closely after 8 minutes.
- The fruit salsa is highly customizable—feel free to add or substitute fruits based on seasonal availability.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- The chips and salsa are best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dessert chips, fruit salsa, chocolate tortilla chips, fruit dip, easy dessert, baked chips, healthy dessert
