Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Nachos feature crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips paired with a creamy cheesecake dip and a luscious fresh strawberry topping. A fun and easy dessert perfect for sharing, combining warm, crunchy chips with smooth, sweet dip and fruity strawberries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Chips: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This step ensures your chips will bake evenly and become perfectly crispy.
- Brush Tortillas: Using a brush, apply melted butter to both sides of each tortilla. This helps the cinnamon-sugar adhere and gives a rich flavor.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over both sides of the buttered tortillas.
- Cut Tortillas: Slice each tortilla into triangles to form chip shapes, then arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Chips: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crispy. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake Dip: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy, then refrigerate the dip until you’re ready to serve.
- Prepare Strawberry Topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberry jam and water. Stir until the jam melts and the mixture is smooth and slightly warmed.
- Toss Strawberries: Add the sliced fresh strawberries to the warm jam mixture and toss to coat. Let this cool slightly before serving.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the cinnamon-sugar chips on a serving tray. Serve alongside separate bowls of the cheesecake dip and the strawberry topping for dipping and spooning over the chips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of salt on the cinnamon-sugar chips before baking to balance sweetness.
- Use fresh whipped cream or whipped topping depending on preference and availability.
- Strawberry topping can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Allow chips to cool completely before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Substitute gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free version of this dessert.
