Strawberry Cheesecake Nachos with Cinnamon Chips and Fresh Fruit (Print version)
Crisp cinnamon tortilla chips topped with fluffy cheesecake cream, strawberries, berries, kiwi, and a glossy fruit drizzle.
# Ingredients:
For the cinnamon chips
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8 medium flour tortillas
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
For the cheesecake cream
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
For the fruit and finish
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2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
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1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
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1 cup (125 g) fresh raspberries or blackberries
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2 kiwi, peeled and diced
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons strawberry jam, warmed until pourable
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1/4 cup (25 g) graham cracker crumbs
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Fresh mint leaves, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Brush both sides with melted butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon, sugar, and salt mixture.
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Spread the wedges in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden and crisp at the edges. Cool completely.
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Toss the sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon zest. Let stand for 10 minutes, then keep the blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi separate and dry.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
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Arrange the cooled cinnamon chips on a large platter. Spoon cheesecake cream over the chips, scatter the fruit on top, drizzle with warm strawberry jam, and finish with graham crumbs and mint.
# Good to know:
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Serve right after assembly for the crispest chips.
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The chips and filling can be made ahead and stored separately.
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Use fully softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling.