Description
Strawberry cheesecake nachos blend Mexican street snack magic with classic dessert charm. Sweet cinnamon chips drizzled with cream cheese sauce and fresh strawberries create an irresistible treat you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- ¼ cup (60 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate drizzle (melted chocolate or chocolate syrup)
Instructions
- Chip Preparation: Slice tortillas into uniform triangles and coat thoroughly with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet in single layer, ensuring even spacing. Bake at 375F (190C) until golden and crisp, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Cheesecake Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually integrating heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until achieving a silky, airy texture. Transfer to piping bag for precise application.
- Strawberry Maceration: Gently combine strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, allowing fruit to release natural juices and develop intensified sweetness. Let mixture rest for 10-15 minutes to maximize flavor development.
- Nacho Assembly: Layer cinnamon-sugar chips across serving plate, creating a generous base. Pipe or spread cheesecake filling generously across chips, ensuring comprehensive coverage and attractive presentation.
- Final Garnishing: Distribute macerated strawberries over filled chips. Enhance with optional chocolate drizzle, dollops of whipped cream, or sprinkled graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual complexity.
Notes
- Optimize Tortilla Chips: Brush tortillas lightly with melted butter before coating with cinnamon-sugar for extra crispiness and golden color.
- Prevent Soggy Texture: Allow baked chips to cool completely before adding toppings to maintain their crunch and prevent moisture absorption.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free alternatives or use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier version. Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce calorie content.
- Perfect Strawberry Maceration: Refrigerate strawberries while macerating to enhance flavor intensity and prevent over-softening. Add a hint of balsamic vinegar for depth and complexity in the fruit’s sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg