Description
A delightful and fresh dessert featuring a sweet and tangy strawberry salsa paired with crispy cinnamon-coated tortilla chips. Perfect for a light and flavorful treat that combines juicy strawberries, zesty lime, and aromatic mint with crunchy, cinnamon-sugared chips baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) white or cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Chips
- 5 x 10 inch flour tortillas
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oil (or aquafaba for a less crispy option)
For the Strawberry Salsa
- 2 lb (32 oz or 907 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 small lime
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large handful fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the white or cane sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly blended. Set this mixture aside to be used on the chips.
- Cut and season tortillas: Slice the flour tortillas into chip-sized wedges. Brush each wedge lightly with oil to help the cinnamon sugar adhere and support crispiness during baking.
- Coat and bake chips: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the oiled tortilla wedges. Arrange them on the prepared baking trays in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until the chips are golden and crisp, approximately 10-15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make the strawberry salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced fresh strawberries with the juice of one small lime, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, chopped fresh mint, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to blend all flavors.
- Let salsa marinate: Allow the strawberry salsa mixture to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This resting time enhances the flavors and softens the berries slightly.
- Serve: Once the cinnamon chips are cooled to room temperature and the salsa has marinated, serve the two together. Enjoy the contrast of sweet, fresh salsa and warm, crunchy chips.
Notes
- Using oil instead of aquafaba will yield crisper chips, but aquafaba provides a vegan-friendly alternative.
- Keep an eye on the chips while baking as they can burn quickly due to sugar content.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar mixture on the chips according to your sweetness preference.
- Fresh mint adds a bright flavor to the salsa but can be omitted or substituted with basil for a different twist.
- For a more tangy salsa, increase the lime juice slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
