Pin 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 made dessert chips and salsa for a summer gathering, and it quickly became a conversation starter. Guests loved the unexpected, playful twist and everyone wanted the recipe!
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: 4, 8-inch size for chocolate chips
- 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:
- 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 cocoa-sugar mixture evenly over both sides.
- Cut & Arrange:
- Stack tortillas and cut into 8 wedges each to form chips. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake Chips:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp. Let cool completely.
- Make Salsa:
- Meanwhile, 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:
- Serve chocolate chips with fruit salsa for dipping.
Pin This playful dessert became a new favorite at our family game night. Kids particularly loved dipping the chips, and even the adults went back for seconds!
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, small mixing bowl, pastry brush, knife and cutting board, medium mixing bowl
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (tortillas) and dairy (butter). May contain tree nuts depending on tortilla brand. For allergen-free options, use gluten-free tortillas and plant-based butter. Always check ingredient labels for cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 220 calories, 7 g total fat, 39 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
Pin Serve immediately for best texture, and enjoy a fun dessert everyone will remember!
Recipe Questions
- → What fruits work well for the salsa?
Use strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple, or swap in seasonal favorites like berries, peaches, or grapes.
- → How do I get chips extra crisp?
Bake chips until they’re golden and sprinkle with coarse sugar for added crunch before baking.
- → Can I make this vegan?
Substitute plant-based butter and maple syrup for honey and regular butter to keep the treat vegan-friendly.
- → What can I use for dipping?
Pair the chips with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for a creamy contrast to the fruity dip.
- → What tools do I need?
Gather a baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls, a knife, a pastry brush, and a cutting board.