Theses dessert nachos are where cinnamon sugar tortilla chips meet a blend of melted chocolate and diced strawberries. Made in 10 minutes, this flavor-fiesta is the perfect sweet for Valentine's day.
If you like easy dessert recipes, try these red velvet cake mix cookies, valentines cake pops, Christmas Oreo truffles, red hot cookies recipe or Christmas crack Chex mix.
Why I love a plate of Chocolate Nachos
- Quick and easy: In under 10 minutes and simple ingredients, you can make a big plate of these sweet nachos for just you, or a big group of people.
- The versatility: These easy nachos or our easy apple roses can be the star of your dessert table, an after school snack, or a delightful treat at a Galentines theme party.
- Perfect texture combinations: The combination of crunchy tortilla chips, smooth melted chocolate, and fresh strawberries is irresistible.
- You can make them your own: Like this easy Christmas popcorn there are so many different ways to customize this recipe with extra fruit, vanilla ice cream, nuts, whipped cream, etc.
How to make Dessert Nachos
Prepare the chocolate: In a large bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in intervals until the chocolate melts. Stir in between to make sure the chocolate doesn't burn.
Cinnamon and Sugar: Place tortilla chips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper and spray with oil spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Top and serve: Drizzle melted chocolate over the tortilla chips then add diced strawberries. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips or your favorite toppings.
Pro tip: Serve these nachos fresh for the perfect combination of warm chocolate and crunchy tortilla chips.
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Make ahead and storage instructions
You can prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture in advance but I would not recommend making the nachos in advance or storing them for an extended period of time. They taste best fresh as the chips will become soggy.
Recipe variations
- Different fruit - Feel free to use any type of fresh fruit for this nacho recipe. Banana slices, fresh blueberries, diced apples, raspberries, etc. will all work.
- Decadent drizzle - If you're not a fan of chocolate syrup or want some extra sweetness, feel free to drizzle with caramel sauce and/or white chocolate sauce.
- Sunday nachos - Add scoops of ice cream on top of your nachos for a creamy element.
- Get nutty - Add chopped peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or even coconut flakes for an added crunch.
- Other chocolate chips: You can use white chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips if you want to switch things up.
More easy recipes you'll love
- I love serving these dessert nachos with a glass of non-alcoholic champagne or a valentines mocktail.
- If you have a sweet tooth, this white chocolate Christmas crack is the perfect dessert.
- Along with this nacho platter, this taco charcuterie board is perfect for Cinco de mayo.
- These dessert nachos would make an excellent addition to a valentine's charcuterie board.
Dessert Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 bag Semi-sweet mini chips
- 1 tsp Coconut oil other oils work
- 6 ounces tortilla chips 1 bag
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Put the coconut oil and all but 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a microwave save bowl or large measuring cup.
- Heat in the microwave 1 minute then stir until smooth, if needed, microwave another 30 seconds to make sure it's completely melted
- For the nachos, lay out the chips on a cookie sheet or the platter you will be serving them on
- Spray chips lightly with the avocado oil spray
- Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon in a little bowl
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix evenly over the chips
- Drizzle chocolate over the cinnamon sugar chips
- Top with strawberries and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mini chips
Notes
Make ahead and storage instructions
You can prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture in advance but I would not recommend making the nachos in advance or storing them for an extended period of time. They taste best fresh as the chips will become soggy.Recipe variations
- Different fruit - Feel free to use any type of fresh fruit for this nacho recipe. Banana slices, fresh blueberries, diced apples, raspberries, etc. will all work.
- Decadent drizzle - If you're not a fan of chocolate syrup or want some extra sweetness, feel free to drizzle with caramel sauce and/or white chocolate sauce.
- Sunday nachos - Add scoops of ice cream on top of your nachos for a creamy element.
- Get nutty - Add chopped peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or even coconut flakes for an added crunch.
- Other chocolate chips: You can use white chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips if you want to switch things up.
Nutrition
Can I use frozen strawberries?
I would not recommend using frozen strawberries for this recipe as frozen fruit normally contains excess moisture. The extra water in frozen strawberries will not mix well with the chocolate and cause the chips to go soggy. If you don't have fresh strawberries, feel free to swap with other fresh berries or fruit.
Can I make homemade tortilla chips?
Yes, if you have the time, you can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas to make homemade tortilla chips. This is great if you want thicker, stronger chips to hold more toppings.
Simply fry the chips in melted butter or oil until they harden and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. You can store leftover homemade cinnamon sugar chips in an airtight container.
Amelia says
So easy and fun! Sweet nachos are something I would have never thought of.
They are so good!