Red, White, and Blue Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Nachos are a patriotic sweet treat your family and friends will devour.
Homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are generously topped with red and blue seasonal berries along with a white chocolate drizzle and sweetened coconut.
Three cheers for more red, white, and blue food for you: American Flag Heart Sugar Cookies, White Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas, Red, White, and Blue Sugared Cherries, and Patriotic Bread Pudding.
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- How this recipe came to be:
- Add-in or substitution suggestions:
- Additional dessert nacho topping suggestions:
- Can dessert nachos be made in advance?
- Why this recipe works:
- Can dessert nachos be frozen?
- Tips for recipe success:
- Additional recipes featuring flour tortillas:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
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Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- baking sheets
- baking rack
- scissors
- microwave-safe bowl
- colander
- measuring cups and spoons
- serving platter
- aluminum foil (optional)
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How this recipe came to be:
The idea for these festive and delicious red, white, & blue dessert nachos came to me one night while I was lying in bed after waking from a sound sleep.
While I was patiently waiting for the sandman to come and whisk me back off to dreamland, I had a lightbulb moment.
I'm not sure about you, but some of my best ideas come to me in the middle of the night when I wake from a deep sleep. It's a good thing I've learned to keep a notepad and pen on my nightstand so I can write things down and not forget my ideas in the morning.
If there's one thing I'm certain of, these incredibly delicious patriotic nachos are worth remembering!
Add-in or substitution suggestions:
Chopped strawberries or pitted, chopped, cherries would be an excellent addition to these cinnamon sugar nachos. The same holds true for blackberries if you'd like to keep with the red, white and blue (well, black) theme.
Love nuts? Me too. Why not top your dessert nachos with sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or even shelled, chopped pistachios?
Additional dessert nacho topping suggestions:
- chopped nuts (your favorites)
- whipped cream
- M & M's
- Reese's Pieces
- gummy candy
- skittles
- bananas
- chopped apples
- chopped pears
- diced pineapple
- dark chocolate
- caramel sauce
- toffee pieces
- rice Krispie's
- crushed cookies
- crushed candy bars
- sprinkles
Can dessert nachos be made in advance?
If needed, prepare the cinnamon sugar nacho chips in advance and store them loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
As for topping the chips with berries, chocolate, and coconut, I suggest doing that on the same day you're serving the nachos.
Why this recipe works:
My favorite thing about these dessert nachos may be the homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, which are incredibly easy to make and taste, just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
Of course, the white chocolate drizzle and fresh raspberries and blueberries don't hurt either. Not to mention the sweetened flaked coconut, which tops these yummy nachos to perfection.
Serve these patriotic dessert nachos for Memorial Day and the 4th of July! I promise you'll hear all the "oohs" and "aahs" from your family and friends, just as if they're watching fireworks in the night sky!
Can dessert nachos be frozen?
No. The chips won't be crispy once thawed, and the berries will be mushy.
Tips for recipe success:
- Using a baking sheet fitted with a rack will give you the crispiest nacho chips, thanks to the even heat circulation.
- Spraying the tortilla chips with coconut cooking spray before baking will not only add flavor but will also act as a glue for the cinnamon sugar topping.
- When melting chocolate in a microwave, ensure that you heat it on medium-low power for 30-second intervals, stirring the chocolate between each interval until it is smooth and completely melted.
Additional recipes featuring flour tortillas:
- Burgerdillas
- Burrito Dogs
- Egg and Avocado Quesadillas
- Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
- Corned Beef and Swiss Reuben Quesadillas
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Red, White, and Blue Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Nachos
Equipment
- parchment paper optional
- aluminum foil optional
Ingredients
- 6 6" flour tortillas
- coconut oil spray
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ pint fresh raspberries
- ½ pint fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425-degrees F (220 degrees Celsius).
- Add a baking rack into a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Place 6 tortillas on the rack and spray each side liberally with the coconut oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the chips are lightly browned.
- Spray the chips again with the coconut oil and sprinkle them with the cinnamon and sugar.
- Place the chips randomly on a serving plate.
- Microwave the chocolate chips on medium power for 20-second intervals, stirring until completely melted.
- Use a fork to drizzle half of the melted white chocolate evenly over the cinnamon sugar chips.
- While the chocolate is still wet sprinkle the raspberries and blueberries randomly on the chips.
- Drizzle the top of the berries with the remaining melted chocolate and sprinkle with coconut.
- Serve and ENJOY!!!
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I sincerely hope you'll enjoy making (and eating) these delicious cinnamon sugar dessert nachos for the 4th of July as much as I've enjoyed bringing them to you.
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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
Jennifer Farley says
Delicious! Just perfect for Memorial Day!
Renée says
They totally are, Jennifer. Enjoy!!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I should have planned to make these today. They would have been perfect for this afternoon!
Renée says
There's always the 4th of July 😉
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
What a fun idea for summer parties!! So festive!
Renée says
Thank you, Lori!
Isabelle @ Crumb says
Nachos that taste like cinnamon toast crunch? Heck yes, sign me up!
Love the combination of berries and coconut and white chocolate. It sounds so fresh and summery.
Renée says
Thank you Isabelle. Cinnamon Toast crunch was always a favorite at our house 🙂
Serene @ House of Yumm says
These are so fun! Love the fresh berries on here. Perfect for Memorial Day weekend!
Renée says
Thank you, Serene!
Kim Beaulieu says
We love dessert nachos. I've never tried them with blueberries for some silly reason. I need to make this immediately. Seriously scrumptious.
Renée says
Naturally the raspberries and blueberries worked perfectly for our Memorial Day celebrations. Plus, they're so good for you!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These nachos take the typical appetizer treats to a whole new level! These babies are perfect for Memorial Day!
Renée says
Thank you, Brandy!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I think I'm going to try these this weekend! So fun, and I just love the coconut sprinkled on top! Love those Picnic Ants glasses, too! Have a great weekend!
Renée says
Glad you like the funny glasses. Thank you, Patricia. I know you'll enjoy the nachos too!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Love that you made your own sweet tortilla chips for these - great idea!! My family would love these, we might have to try them this weekend! i know I just bought a ton of berries, so we are set there!
Renée says
I always have berries in the fridge it seems. The tortilla chips can also be deep fried, but I wanted to keep the calories down a little. HA!
Stephanie says
This is such a fun, festive dessert idea! Love it!
Renée says
Thank you, Stephanie!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Hooray for dessert nachos! My kids will lose their minds when I make these...that is, if I decide to share them.
Renée says
After I took the pictures, I gobbled up a whole bunch all by myself. I couldn't help myself. LOL
Helen says
Dessert nachos! What a cool idea! Love the patriotic theme, and also that they're a little bit decadent and a little bit healthy
Renée says
Thanks, Helen! They're the best of both worlds! 😉
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
Such a fun and festive dessert idea for Memorial Day and the 4th of July! And I love those pilsners too...you are so talented!
Renée says
Thank you so much Michelle. You are very kind!