Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Nachos are a delightful dessert featuring crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips layered with a creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry syrup. This easy-to-make recipe combines the crunch of baked tortillas with the smooth richness of cream cheese and the bright freshness of berries, perfect for a fun, shareable treat.
Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup or strawberry jam (for drizzling)
- Optional: chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Tortillas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the flour tortillas into triangle-shaped pieces, similar to nachos.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Arrange the tortilla triangles on a baking sheet, lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the pieces.
- Bake the Chips: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the tortilla pieces are golden brown and crispy, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the Nachos: Lay the cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips on a serving platter in a single layer. Spoon and spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chips.
- Add Strawberries: Top the cheesecake layer with sliced fresh strawberries.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle strawberry syrup or jam over the nachos. Optionally, add chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, or a few fresh mint leaves for extra flair.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the chips are warm and crispy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to watch the tortilla chips closely while baking to prevent burning.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier cheesecake mixture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Adding chocolate drizzle or whipped cream enhances the dessert’s richness and presentation.
- Serve immediately as the chips lose their crispness once layered and topped.
