Description
This Dessert Chips Fruit Salsa recipe features crispy chocolate-coated tortilla chips paired with a refreshing and colorful fruit salsa. The chips are made by brushing flour tortillas with butter and a cocoa-sugar mixture, then baked until crisp. The fresh fruit salsa combines strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple, dressed lightly with lime juice, honey, and fresh mint for a sweet and tangy contrast. It’s a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for sharing.
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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon if using, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to create a uniform coating mixture.
- Butter and Coat Tortillas: Brush both sides of each of the four flour tortillas with the melted unsalted butter. Then, evenly sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture over both sides of each tortilla ensuring full coverage for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Cut Tortillas Into Chips: Stack the coated tortillas for easy cutting. Slice each tortilla into 8 equal wedges to create chip shapes. Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even baking.
- Bake Chips: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the chips for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them halfway through baking to crisp evenly. Once golden and crisp, remove the chips and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble Fruit Salsa: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and honey or maple syrup for acidity and sweetness. If desired, add finely chopped fresh mint. Gently toss everything together to blend the flavors without mashing the fruit.
- Serve: Arrange the cooled chocolate tortilla chips on a serving platter alongside the fresh fruit salsa. Serve immediately so guests can dip the crispy, chocolatey chips into the bright, refreshing salsa.
Notes
- You can substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- The ground cinnamon is optional but adds a warm spice note that complements chocolate well.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter or coconut oil and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make sure the chips are completely cooled before serving to maintain their crispness.
- Feel free to customize the fruit salsa with seasonal fruits or berries of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dessert chips, fruit salsa, chocolate tortilla chips, baked chips, fresh fruit salsa, easy dessert, healthy dessert, vegetarian dessert
