Dessert Chips & Salsa (Printable)

Crispy chocolate chips meet vibrant fruit salsa for a playful, sweet party favorite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Tortilla Chips

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

→ Fruit Salsa

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
08 - 1 medium kiwi, peeled and diced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/2 small apple, diced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon (if using), and salt in a small mixing bowl.
03 - Brush both sides of each flour tortilla evenly with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar blend over both sides.
04 - Stack the buttered tortillas and cut them into 8 wedges each; arrange the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping chips halfway through, until crisp. Allow to cool completely.
06 - In a medium bowl, combine diced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, and apple. Drizzle with lime juice and honey or maple syrup. Add chopped mint if desired. Toss gently to distribute.
07 - Present the cooled chocolate tortilla chips alongside the fruit salsa for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses tortillas and fruit you probably already have in the kitchen
  • Ready in 30 minutes so perfect for a last-minute treat
  • Fun for kids to help make and even more fun to eat
  • No need for fancy gadgets just a baking sheet and a few bowls
  • You get the joy of chocolate and fruit in every bite
02 -
  • Makes a colorful dessert plate kids and adults will both love
  • Fruit salsa offers Vitamin C and fiber along with color and crunch
  • Easily dairy-free and gluten-free with a couple small swaps
03 -
  • Do not skimp on brushing the tortillas with butter this gives them golden edges
  • Dice the fruit as small as you can for the salsa so it balances perfectly on each chip
  • Taste and adjust the honey or lime before serving since fruit sweetness changes
  • If you love a little crunch sprinkle the chips with coarse sugar right as they exit the oven for sparkle

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