Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Nachos are a fun and easy dessert perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home. Crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips are layered with creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel. A playful and delicious twist on traditional nachos!

Ingredients

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For the Tortilla Chips:

6 large flour tortillas
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Topping:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Toppings:

2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
1/4 cup chocolate syrup or caramel sauce (optional)
1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Tortilla Chips:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tortillas into triangle-shaped wedges.
- Brush both sides of each tortilla wedge with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the tortillas.
- Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let them cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Topping:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the Nachos:
- Arrange the cooled tortilla chips on a serving platter.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the chips.
- Scatter the diced strawberries over the top.
- Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce, and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Serve Immediately:
- Serve fresh for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Substitute strawberries with other fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety.
For a shortcut, use store-bought cinnamon-sugar chips.