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 & salsa was for a potluck, and they disappeared before dinner even started. Kids and adults loved dunking the sweet chips into the colorful salsa, making this a staple for our family gatherings ever since.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas (8-inch): 4, cut into wedges for chips
- Unsalted butter, melted: 3 tbsp for brushing the tortillas
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp, combines with cocoa powder for sprinkling
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1½ tbsp for flavoring the chips
- Ground cinnamon (optional): ⅛ tsp to add a hint of warmth
- Salt: Pinch, balances sweetness
- Fresh strawberries, diced: 1 cup for fruit salsa
- Kiwi, peeled and diced: 1 medium for fruit salsa
- Fresh pineapple, diced: ½ cup for fruit salsa
- Mango, diced: ½ cup for fruit salsa
- Apple, diced: ½ small for fruit salsa
- Fresh lime juice: 1 tbsp to brighten the fruit salsa
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp for natural sweetness in salsa
- Fresh mint, finely chopped (optional): 1 tbsp for an herby touch
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking sheet
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cocoa-sugar blend
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Prepare tortillas
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture evenly over both sides.
- Cut and arrange chips
- Stack tortillas and cut into 8 wedges each. Arrange chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake and cool chips
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp. Let chips cool completely.
- Make fruit salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine diced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with lime juice and honey (or maple syrup), add mint if desired. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve
- Present the chocolate chips with fruit salsa for dipping.
Save This recipe has become a favorite for birthday parties. Seeing my family gather around the platter to scoop up chips and chat always reminds me how food brings us closer.
Customization Ideas
Try cinnamon-sugar instead of cocoa powder for a different flavor, or serve with a side of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt.
Serving Suggestions
Arrange chips around the salsa bowl for easy sharing. Drizzle extra honey over the salsa for added sweetness.
Nutrition & Allergen Info
Each serving contains around 220 calories. Contains wheat and dairy; for allergen-free options, use gluten-free tortillas and plant-based butter.
Save Serve these sweet chips & salsa soon after making for the best crunch and flavor. Keep extra chips stored in an airtight container for snacking.
Cooking Guide
- → How do I make the chips extra crispy?
Sprinkle coarse sugar on the chips before baking to enhance crunch and ensure chips cool completely after baking.
- → Can I use different fruits in the salsa?
Absolutely! Swap for seasonal fruits like peach, pear, or berries to create your own signature salsa flavor.
- → How do I prepare a vegan version?
Choose plant-based butter for the chips and maple syrup in the salsa to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- → What dipping options pair well?
Serve chips with whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, or additional chocolate sauce for delicious variety.
- → Are gluten-free adaptations possible?
Use gluten-free flour tortillas and verify all other ingredients to ensure your dessert is safe for gluten-free diets.
- → Can the chips be made ahead?
Bake chips and prepare salsa separately, storing them in airtight containers for freshness up to two days.