Looking for a delightful and healthy dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat? These Fruit Nachos are a sweet treat that combines cinnamon sugar tortilla chips with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and delectable syrups. Perfect for a gathering or a healthy snack, this dessert recipe is a great way to enjoy a variety of fruit in a new and exciting way.
Nothing tastes more like summer than a plate full of ripe berries on top of crispy cinnamon chips and topped with whipped cream. These Fruit nachos will be the talk of your party.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Healthy Desserts: Enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. This recipe features fresh fruit and wholesome ingredients.
- Easy to Make: Guests will be shocked when you share the recipe because this dessert comes together in minutes and tastes delightful.
- Versatile: Customize with your favorite fruit and toppings. Each bite can cater to your individual taste.
- Perfect for Gatherings: A unique and impressive dessert nachos platter for parties and gatherings.
- Scratch Kitchen Friendly: Use common kitchen tools like a baking sheet, pastry brush, and pizza cutter.
- Fresh: The combination of ripe, in-season berries and homemade cinnamon tortilla chips is amazing, offset perfectly by whipped cream and syrup.
- Stunning: The bright colors and arrangement of fruit nachos on a tray create a beautiful presentation for dessert, perfect for patriotic holidays or any time berries are in season.
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Equipment Needed for Fruit Nachos
- Baking Sheet.
- Mixing Bowl.
- pizza cutter.
How to Make Fruit Nachos
Making this delicious sweet treat could not be easier. Simply coat and bake the tortillas, then add the fruit and other toppings. The result is tasty finger food, perfect for your next summer gathering. Use fresh, ripe summer berries for a perfect result.
Like my S'mores nachos, these are bound to be a big hit because they are as fun to eat as they are tasty,.
Ingredients for Fruit Nachos with Cinnamon Chips
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- Flour Tortillas. Plan to use five tortillas per sheet pan. Scale the recipe as needed.
- Butter. It helps crisp up the tortillas as they bake.
- Granulated Sugar. White table sugar.
- Cinnamon. Perfect for dressing up the homemade tortilla chips.
- Berries. We used strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. You can use any combination of the four.
- Almonds. Toasting these first will improve the flavor and end result.
- Banana.
- Syrup. We used dark chocolate syrup and caramel syrup.
- Whipped Cream. For the perfect balance of sweetness.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the tortillas with melted butter on one side using a pastry brush. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of each tortilla and shake off the extra.
- Cut the tortillas into 6 pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes until crisp.
- Once the chips have cooled, arrange them on plates.
- Top with mixed berries, banana slices, toasted almonds, and whipped cream. Drizzle with dark chocolate syrup and caramel syrup.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Brush the tortilla with butter and then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Cut tortilla into 6ths with a pizza cutter. Bake as directed.
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While the chips are baking, prepare fruit.
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Pull out baked tortilla chips for base of nachos. Top with fruit.
Tips for the Best Results
- Single Layer: Ensure the tortilla chips are in a single layer on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Shake Off Excess: Removing excess cinnamon sugar helps prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Allow the chips to cool completely before adding toppings to keep them crisp.
- Toasting Almonds: Toasting almonds enhances their flavor. Use a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Fresh Fruit: Use in-season berries from the farmer's market, and your fruit nachos with cinnamon chips will stand out even more with over-the-top flavor. Fresh, firm, and ripe fruit works best.
- Pizza Cutter: A pizza cutter is the easiest way to get perfect nacho triangles when you cut your own tortillas. You can cut it like traditional pizza slices or create large strips instead.
Substitutions and Variations
- Oil Options: Substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil for a different flavor.
- Fruit Choices: Use any fresh fruit you love. Try mango, kiwi, or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Sweeteners: Substitute granulated sugar with a healthier option like coconut sugar.
- Toppings: Swap syrups with honey or add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or a scoop of ice cream.
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FAQs about Fruit Nachos
Yes, store the cooled cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in an airtight container for up to a week.
As long as you haven't added the fruit to the chips yet, you can save the individual components of the dish and build more plates later. Place the homemade cinnamon chips in a plastic zip-top bag. Refrigerate the fruit and whipped cream in airtight containers. Bananas should be tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning.
If you have already combined everything together, the cinnamon chips are likely to get soggy. That doesn't mean you can't save the leftovers, just that your results may vary and will quickly become unappetizing.
Fresh fruit is recommended for the best texture, but you can use thawed frozen fruit if needed.
Feel free to use any nuts you like, such as pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.
Use whole wheat tortillas and replace sugar with a natural sweetener like Stevia.
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Tamara
I think I'll make them this weekend! We're having guests! Nice!