These Dessert Nachos are a delightful and colorful treat that will wow everyone who sees and tastes them! Made with homemade cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips, a variety of fresh fruits, and a luscious cream cheese glaze, this is the perfect dessert for parties, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress.
What Are Dessert Nachos?
Dessert Nachos are a sweet twist on the traditional savory nachos. In this recipe, crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips are layered with fresh fruit and drizzled with a rich cream cheese glaze. The combination of flavors and textures—from the crunchy chips to the juicy fruits and the creamy glaze—is absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Cinnamon-Sugar Chips: Flour tortillas, butter, cinnamon, and sugar create the perfect sweet and crunchy base for the nachos. You can use store-bought tortilla chips, but homemade ones are simple and much tastier.
Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and kiwis were my choice for this recipe, but you can get creative with other fruits like blackberries, peaches, or mango. The key is to have a variety of colors and flavors to make these nachos stand out.
Cream Cheese Glaze: The glaze is a must-try. Although it starts thick, heating it softens it for easy drizzling. It enhances the nachos with a subtle sweetness that ties everything together.
How to Cut Kiwi Perfectly
- Cut off the top and bottom of the kiwi.
- Slice the kiwi in half.
- Use a spoon to separate the fruit from the skin.
- Slice each half into wedges and cut those wedges into triangles for perfect bite-sized pieces.
Can You Skip the Glaze?
Yes, you can skip the cream cheese glaze if you prefer a lighter dessert. However, the glaze adds a nice richness to the dessert nachos. It’s worth giving it a try, as it elevates the dish to another level!
Fun Fruit Nacho Variations
Pineapple Dessert Nachos: Use pineapple, bananas, mini marshmallows, and cherries, topped with whipped cream.
Fall Fruit Nachos: Try a mix of apples, pears, figs, and pomegranate seeds, topped with cream cheese glaze and granola.
Chocolate Dessert Nachos: For chocolate lovers, drizzle melted chocolate or warm fudge over the fruit nachos for an extra indulgent touch!
Ingredients
Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
- 6 8-inch flour tortillas
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
Fruit Nachos
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 cup kiwi, diced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
Instructions
Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a cutting board, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Add the tortilla wedges and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the coated tortilla wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. The chips will crisp up further as they cool.
Cream Cheese Glaze
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Heat the mixture in the microwave for about 30-50 seconds, stirring until it becomes pourable.
Fruit Nachos
- On a large serving plate, layer ⅓ of the cinnamon-sugar chips. Add a layer of fruit, then drizzle with the cream cheese glaze.
- Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with a final drizzle of glaze.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
These Dessert Nachos are a fantastic, fun, and easy dessert that everyone will love. With the combination of sweet, tangy fruits, crispy chips, and smooth cream cheese glaze, it’s a treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
