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    Published: Oct 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 9 Comments

    Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

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    5 from 6 votes
    This Dessert Strawberry Salsa is packed with sweet, juicy, fresh strawberries & is served with homemade crunchy Cinnamon Chips that make the perfect scoopers! This is a dessert meets dip meets snack situation that is just perfect for feeding a crowd.

    This Dessert Strawberry Salsa is packed with sweet, juicy, fresh strawberries & is served with homemade crunchy Cinnamon Chips that make the perfect scoopers! This is a dessert meets dip meets snack situation that is just perfect for feeding a crowd.

    someone scooping up strawberry salsa on a homemade cinnamon chip

    THIS RECIPE IS SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES


    Today at the party we have Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips.

    We're talking juicy, sweet salsa loaded with fresh California Strawberries, mint, lime and a twist of freshly ground black pepper. Stick with me here. I'm not crazy. Black pepper and strawberries, as unlikely as it sounds, are quite the match. Trust me. It totally works.

    black pepper being ground into strawberry salsa

    And then, coming along to the party we've got crispy, sugary baked cinnamon chips to scoop all of that strawberry goodness up with.

    cinnamon chips on a baking tray

    How about a great big ol' yes to that?

    4 Reasons to love California Strawberries right now

    strawberries in a bowl

    1. California Strawberries are in season and available now at your local grocery or natural product stores, so no excuse, you can get your strawberry salsa on at any time of year!
    2. 8 strawberries (140 g) = 1 serving
    3. California Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C with 8 strawberries containing more than an orange
    4. A serving of 8 strawberries has only 50 calories and is a great source of fibre

    Regular old breakfast and dinner are great and all that, but desserts and snacks are LIFE. Especially if they involve California Strawberries.

    a bowl of Dessert Strawberry Salsa surrounded by cinnamon chips

    So, here’s the run down on what's going on here and why:

    ingredients for Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    Strawberries - pretty essential in a strawberry salsa don't you think?
    Jam - To bind it together a bit and add some sticky sweetness
    Lime juice - A bit of acid to balance out the sweet
    Mint - For freshness, flavour and contrasting colour
    Vanilla - Flavour. It works so well with strawberries!
    Black Pepper - For little bursts of peppery heat - trust me. It works.
    Tortillas - To make our chips!
    Cinnamon - Warm, sweetly spicy flavour
    Sugar - Sweetness and crunch
    Oil of choice - To make the tortillas super crunchy! Aquafaba can be used for an oil-free option.

    How to make Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips!


    FOR INGREDIENTS & FULL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE SEE THE RECIPE CARD AT THE END OF THIS POST


    There are two parts to making this recipe. The first is making those crispy, addictive Cinnamon Chips because you can make the strawberry salsa while they are cooling down.

    It goes something like this:

    Tortillas sliced up as follows

    how to cut tortillas to make homemade cinnamon chips

    A light brush of oil or aquafaba on each one then a quick dip in cinnamon sugar.

    how to make cinnamon chips to serve with dessert strawberry salsa

    Then bake .. and don't they look all pretty laid out neatly on their tray?

    homemade cinnamon chips laid out on a baking tray

    And here comes the Dessert Strawberry Salsa which takes about 10 minutes. It's a simple chop and mix situation. But WOW. It's so good!

    In go the strawberries, lime juice, mint, jam and freshly ground black pepper. Then stir that juicy goodness all up.

    progress photos while making dessert strawberry salsa

    Boom! Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips. Done.

    dessert strawberry salsa in a bowl

    Success Tips

    • As they are the star of the show, make sure your California Strawberries are perfectly red, ripe and sweet. 
    • Don't use dried mint. It needs to be fresh.
    • Use your pepper mill. Freshly ground black pepper makes all the difference!
    • The cinnamon chips might feel a bit soft when they come out of the oven but will crisp up as they cool.

    How to store

    Dessert Strawberry Salsa is best served on the day it's made.

    Store leftover Cinnamon Chips in an airtight container. They will keep for a couple of weeks.

    Other serving suggestions

    Make the strawberry salsa on it's own (or use leftovers) and serve with:

    • ice cream
    • chocolate cake
    • my Vegan New York Cheesecake
    • Pancakes
    • waffles

    And make the Cinnamon Chips on their own and serve them with my Dessert Chocolate Hummus or my Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus or with a bowl of ice cream.

    a close up picture of strawberry salsa in a bowl garnished with mint

    This salsa is perfect for serving at parties and social gatherings and it also makes a great dinner party dessert or pre-dessert, appetizer type situation. It also makes a great after school or sofa and a movie snack.

    And so to recap, this Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips is:

    • loaded with juicy California Strawberries!
    • fresh, sweet, juicy and subtly spiced
    • texture perfect
    • great for serving up at your holiday parties

    Hungry for more?

    If you love strawberry desserts then you might also enjoy my Strawberry Sweet Roll Vegan Mug Cake, my Vegan Strawberry Muffins and my Sticky Lemon Strawberry Sweet Rolls. 

    someone scooping up strawberry salsa on a homemade cinnamon chip

    Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    Author: Melanie McDonald
    5 from 6 votes
    This Dessert Strawberry Salsa is packed with sweet, juicy, fresh strawberries & is served with homemade crunchy Cinnamon Chips that make the perfect scoopers! This is a dessert meets dip meets snack situation that is just perfect for feeding a crowd.
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    PREP TIME: 20 minutes
    COOK TIME: 10 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    For the Cinnamon Chips

    • 1 cup / 200 g sugar , white or cane sugar is best
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 5 10 inch tortillas
    • ¼ cup / 60 ml neutral oil , or aquafaba *

    For the Strawberry Salsa

    • 2lb / 32 oz / 907 g fresh California Strawberries
    • 1 small lime
    • 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 large handful fresh mint
    • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper **
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    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175 °C) and line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together until combined well. Set aside.
    • Have your tortillas in a neat pile, and with a sharp knife, cut the pile into quarters, then cut each quarter into 4 chip sized wedges. For nice, evenly cut chips, see my photographs in the post above for how to do this.
    • Lay the tortilla pieces out in a single layer on the lined baking trays and brush each one with a light coating of oil.
    • Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar over each one then turn them over, brush with a little more oil and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar. Or after brushing pick the tortilla up and dip it into the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Do it whichever way works best for you. Dipping makes the sugar coating more even, but sprinkling is quicker!
    • Place in the oven and bake until bubbling, golden and crispy. It should take about 12 minutes but be sure to keep an eye on them in the last few minutes as they can go from ok to burnt very quickly.
    • Remove the chips from the oven and leave to cool completely.
    • Wash and hull the strawberries then dice each one into small pieces. If you aren't too bothered about how neat they look you can pulse them in a food processor rather than chopping them by hand. Transfer the pieces to a large bowl.
    • Wash and chop the mint (leaves only) and add it to the chopped strawberries along with the jam, juice from the lime and vanilla. Stir it all up well then add the freshly ground black pepper. It's better to start with just a little pepper as you can always add more but you can't take it away. I suggest adding it to taste. Give it a good but gentle stir in between additions.

    NOTES

    * Oil gives the crispiest results. Avocado, sunflower, vegetable, canola or melted coconut oil are all fine. In my tests melted vegan butter yielded the best flavour but the chips didn't turn out as crispy. For an oil-free option use a very light brush of aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas) instead of oil. 
    **I use the full ¼ teaspoon of black pepper in my salsa and with my pepper mill that works out to be about 8 grinds. 

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is provided for convenience. The data is a computer generated estimate and should be used as a guide only.

    Tried this recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @avirtualvegan on Instagram and hashtag it #avirtualvegan

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    1. Karla says

      August 28, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Recently seen aop recipe for cheesecake tacos that had a strawberry topping. However this strawberry salsa I bet would be delicious on it. Definitely something I'm going to have to try next time I go to a party. Or have Mexican food night.

      Reply
    2. Jamie Cole says

      June 04, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Maybe I e missed it, but where does the lime go? Juiced and then mixed in with the jam, vanilla , mint and black pepper into the chopped strawberries?

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        June 04, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Oh my goodness. This recipe has been published for nearly 8 months and you're the first one to spot that. Thank you! I just corrected it, but you're right. Add it with the jam, vanilla etc.

        Reply
    3. Jordan says

      December 23, 2019 at 2:31 am

      Going to make this for Christmas! Dumb question, do I use corn or flour tortillas?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • A Virtual Vegan says

        December 23, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        That's not a dumb question at all. I really should have specified. I used flour tortillas. Corn would probably be ok too though although I haven't personally tried that.

        Reply
    4. Marissa says

      October 29, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for the kids and their friends for dessert. They loved it! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        October 29, 2019 at 10:19 pm

        I'm really pleased they enjoyed it Marissa!

        Reply
    5. Frances says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Typically I stay away from sugar. I only use small amounts of Maple Syrup in my cooking. Do you need to add sugar to the Chips. I typically use the Ezekiel Wraps which are not sweet at all, but crisp up nicely. Maybe an option would be to brush with Aquafaba and then sprinkle on the cinnamon? what do you think?

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        October 29, 2019 at 10:55 am

        The sugar really helps make them super crunchy and textured but you could make them without if you prefer. I've never tried Ezekiel Wraps, but yes, I would imagine you would be able to brush lightly with the aquafaba to make the cinnamon stick, then bake. Just as long as it takes for them to go golden and crispy. Bear in mind they usually aren't perfectly crisp while hot. They get crisper as they cool. You could also maybe brush the tortillas with a light coating of maple syrup instead of the aquafaba for some sweetness. I hope that helps and that they turn out well!

        Reply

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