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.
I first brought these dessert chips & salsa to a family gathering and they disappeared in minutes. The fruity salsa is always a hit with both kids and grown-ups.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas (8-inch): 4
- Unsalted butter, melted: 3 tbsp
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1½ tbsp
- Ground cinnamon (optional): ⅛ tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Fresh strawberries, diced: 1 cup
- Medium kiwi, peeled and diced: 1
- Fresh pineapple, diced: ½ cup
- Mango, diced: ½ cup
- Apple, diced: ½ small
- Fresh lime juice: 1 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp
- Fresh mint, finely chopped (optional): 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking sheet:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cocoa-sugar:
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Butter tortillas:
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture evenly over both sides.
- Cut and arrange chips:
- Stack the tortillas and cut them into 8 wedges each to form chips. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake chips:
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp. Let cool completely.
- Prepare fruit salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with lime juice and honey, and add mint if desired. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve:
- Serve the chocolate chips with the fruit salsa for dipping.
Save My kids love helping to toss the fruit salsa together, and we make it extra sweet with a drizzle of honey. It's a fun way to end a meal together.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for a creamy dip alongside the chips and salsa.
Variations
Swap in any seasonal fruits or add a pinch of chili powder to the chips for a hint of heat.
Storage Tips
Store leftover chocolate chips in an airtight container at room temperature. The fruit salsa is best kept chilled and eaten within one day.
Save For an easy and delightful dessert, try this fusion chips & salsa. You'll make it again and again!