Dessert Chips & Salsa (View Print Version)

Crispy cocoa tortilla chips paired with fresh fruit salsa make a playful, sweet treat for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Chips

01 - 4 flour tortillas, 8-inch diameter
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit Salsa

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
08 - 1 medium kiwi, peeled and diced
09 - ½ cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - ½ cup fresh mango, diced
11 - ½ small apple, diced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon if using, and salt.
03 - Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of each flour tortilla evenly with melted butter.
04 - Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture over both sides of each tortilla, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Stack tortillas and slice into 8 wedges each. Arrange chip wedges in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chips are crisp. Remove and allow to cool completely.
07 - Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, gently combine diced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with lime juice and honey or maple syrup. Add chopped fresh mint, if desired, and stir to mix.
08 - Arrange cooled chocolate tortilla chips on a platter and serve alongside fruit salsa for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fusion dessert that's great for sharing
  • Easy to adapt with seasonal fruits
02 -
  • To make it allergen-friendly, use gluten-free tortillas and plant-based butter
  • Total calories per serving are 220
03 -
  • Let the chips cool completely for maximum crunch
  • Prepare the salsa just before serving for freshest flavor
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