This easy Strawberry Nachos recipe with crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, whipped cream, and juicy strawberries is the most delicious summer dessert!
Strawberry season is just around the corner and I’m seeing strawberries recipes everywhere! It’s making me so excited for summer. A couple of years ago I saw a photo in a magazine for strawberry nachos at a strawberry festival in California and I’ve wanted to make them ever since.
Not only do the strawberry nachos look beautiful, but they are also good to eat. We like them even more than strawberry shortcake!
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Where is the Strawberry Nachos recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make the nachos, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipes by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.
How To Make Strawberry Nachos With Cinnamon Chips:
Step One: Fry Flour Tortillas
Pour the olive oil in a frying pan and warm over medium heat. Fry the flour tortillas until they are golden brown. Use a spatula to flip them, making sure that you get both sides brown.
If you do not want to fry your tortillas, using cooking spray on each side of the tortilla to brown them is a lighter option.
Can I Use Corn Tortillas To Make Cinnamon Chips?
Yes, corn tortillas are also a great substitute for those who are looking for a gluten-free choice. If you are looking for a lighter alternative, you can use low calorie or low carb tortillas.
As always, using different ingredients will slightly alter the look or taste of the cinnamon chips.
Step Two: Sprinkle With Cinnamon Sugar
Place the fried tortilla on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Cover the tortilla with cinnamon sugar by sprinkling it on each side. The paper towels also act as a trap for any stray cinnamon sugar.
If you want to make these with less sugar, feel free to swap out regular sugar with an alternative. Some options would include Stevia, Splenda, and Truvia. Keep in mind doing this may change the flavor.
Step Three: Cut The Cinnamon Chips
Slide the cinnamon tortillas onto a cutting board and slice into triangles using a pizza cutter. To make a garnish for the strawberry nachos, chop some of the triangles into small pieces.
Step Four: Simple Strawberry Sauce
Take several small strawberries and set aside for a garnish. Chop the remaining strawberries into small pieces and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon and then allow the strawberries to sit for about 10 minutes. This allows the sugar and strawberries to form a syrup. Stir again to combine.
Can You Use Frozen Strawberries?
Yes, you can! If you are making this recipe when strawberries are not in season, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed out.
Step Five: Assemble Strawberry Nachos
Keep the cinnamon chips, whipped cream, and strawberries separate until ready to serve. Arrange the cinnamon sugar tortilla chips inside of a paper berry basket or paper boat. Spoon sugared strawberries on top and follow with scoops of whipped cream. Place the small whole strawberries on top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar tortilla bits as a finishing touch.
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Strawberry Nachos with Cinnamon Chips
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 pint strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mix together 1/2 cup of sugar and the cinnamon. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry flour tortillas on both sides until golden.
- Place the fried tortillas on paper towels and sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar.
- Cut the tortillas into triangles. Chop a couple of triangles into small bits for garnish.
- Set several small strawberries aside. Cut the rest of the strawberries into small pieces and place them in a bowl. You should have about 1 cup of strawberry pieces.
- Sprinkle with two tablespoons of granulated sugar and stir. Allow the strawberries to sit for about 10 minutes and then stir again.
- Keep the cinnamon chips, whipped cream, and strawberries separate until ready to serve.
- Line a paper berry basket or paper food tray with waxed paper and then fill with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. Top with whipped cream, sugared strawberry pieces. Sprinkle with cinnamon chip bits and place a few whole strawberries on the top.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
This is seriously creative- Love it!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Looks wonderful! So creative!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
These look so darned good. I love how different they are.
Katherine says
What a fun (and tasty) idea for summer!
Margo says
what are the carbs (even and estimate would be appreciated) please?
Tonia says
Hi Margo,
It will depend on the products you purchase. For example, you can buy low carb tortillas. Here is a link to a nutrition calculator: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
~Tonia
Jane Davidson says
Well, I think I have died and gone to heaven, but as long as these are served, I am a-okay with that! Yum