Save A playful, sweet twist on the classic appetizer—crispy homemade chocolate tortilla chips served with a vibrant, refreshing fruit salsa. Perfect for parties or as an inventive finish to any meal.
The first time I made these dessert chips and salsa for a family movie night, everyone was delighted by the crunchy chocolate chips paired with bright, juicy fruit. It quickly became a fun favorite for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas (8-inch): 4, cut into wedges
- Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp, melted
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1½ tbsp
- Ground cinnamon (optional): ⅛ tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, diced
- Kiwi: 1 medium, peeled and diced
- Fresh pineapple: ½ cup, diced
- Mango: ½ cup, diced
- Apple: ½ small, diced
- Fresh lime juice: 1 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp
- Fresh mint (optional): 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep oven and pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make cocoa-sugar blend:
- In a small bowl, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Coat tortillas:
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture evenly on both sides.
- Cut tortilla chips:
- Stack tortillas and cut into 8 wedges each to form chips.
- Bake:
- Arrange chips on prepared baking sheet in one layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp. Cool completely.
- Prepare fruit salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with lime juice and honey, add mint if desired, and toss gently.
- Serve:
- Enjoy chocolate chips with fruit salsa for dipping.
Save This recipe always sparks laughter at the table as everyone dips their chips and discovers new favorite fruit combos. My kids especially love helping assemble and taste-test the salsa together.
Allergen & Diet Info
Contains wheat (tortillas) and dairy (butter). To make allergen-friendly, swap for gluten-free tortillas and plant-based butter. Check ingredient labels for possible tree nut contamination.
Required Tools
Baking sheet and parchment paper are essential for crisp chips, while a sharp knife makes quick work of preparing the fruit salsa.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 220 calories, 7 g fat, 39 g carbs, and 3 g protein. A light and happy finish to any meal.
Save This sweet chips & salsa is sure to brighten your dessert table. Enjoy experimenting with your favorite fruits and toppings.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use other fruits in the salsa?
Absolutely! Feel free to substitute or add seasonal fruits like blueberries, peaches, or grapes for extra color and flavor.
- → How can I make the chips extra crunchy?
Sprinkle a little coarse sugar over the chips before baking. Bake until fully crisp and let them cool completely for best texture.
- → Can I prepare this treat ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the chips in advance and store them in an airtight container. Prepare the fruit salsa shortly before serving for freshness.
- → What dipping options work well with these chips?
Try serving with whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, or even chocolate sauce alongside the fruit salsa for extra indulgence.
- → How do I adapt this for a vegan or gluten-free diet?
Use plant-based butter, opt for maple syrup, and choose gluten-free tortillas. Always check ingredient labels to ensure allergen safety.
- → Can kids help prepare this fusion dessert?
Kids will enjoy cutting fruit, mixing salsa, and sprinkling cocoa-sugar on tortillas. Adult supervision is recommended for baking steps.