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    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes » Memorial Day and 4th of July Recipes

    Published: May 21, 2019 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    Patriotic Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Nachos

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    Red, White, & Blue Dessert Nachos are a patriotic sweet treat your family and friends will rave about. Homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are generously topped with red and blue seasonal berries, a white chocolate drizzle, and sweetened coconut.

    Platter of dessert nachos with raspberries, blueberries, and white chocolate.
    Munch until your heart is content. These patriotic dessert nachos are a little bit decadent, and a little bit healthy!
     

    Three cheers for this red, white and blueberry dessert nacho recipe.

    These tasty and crunchy cinnamon sugar nacho chips super easy to make and they're especially fun to eat!

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    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Patriotic Dessert Nachos with Cinnamon Sugar is available near the end of this post.

    Title text collage image of dessert nachos on a white platter and a closeup.

     The ingredient list for making Red, White, & Blue Dessert Nachos;

    • Flour Tortillas
    • Coconut Spray
    • Cinnamon
    • Granulated Sugar
    • White Chocolate
    • Fresh Blueberries
    • Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries
    • Sweetened Flaked Coconut

    When inspiration hits;

    The idea for these festive and delicious red, white, & blue dessert nachos came to me one night while I was laying 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 don't know about you, but some of my best ideas come to me in the middle of the night when I wake from a sound sleep. It's a good thing I've learned to keep a notepad and pen on my nightstand so I can write things down so I won't forget my ideas in the morning.

    If there's one thing I'm certain of, these incredibly delicious patriotic nachos are worth remembering!

    Closeup vertical image of cinnamon sugar dessert nachos topped with berries and white chocolate.
    Three cheers for these red, white, and blue dessert nachos!

    Why this dessert nacho recipe works;

    My favorite thing about these dessert nachos may be the homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips that are so, so 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 were watching the fireworks in the night sky!

    Can I make these dessert nachos ahead of time?

    If needed, make the cinnamon sugar nacho chips in advance and then keep them loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

    As far as topping the chips with the berries, chocolate, and coconut, I suggest you do that the same day you're serving the nachos.

    Can dessert nachos be frozen?

    No. The chips won't be crispy once thawed, and the berries will be mushy.

    Additional suggested toppings for dessert nachos;

    • Chopped Nuts (your favorite variety)
    • Whipped Cream
    • M & M's
    • Reeses Pieces
    • Gummy candy
    • Skittles
    • Bananas
    • Apples
    • Pears
    • Pineapple
    • Dark Chocolate
    • Toffee Pieces
    • Rice Krispies
    • Just about anything you can think of...

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    For other tasty and fun Red, White & Blue food, please click on the following titles for;

    • Red, White & Blue Sugared Cherries
    • Stuffed Red, White & Blue French Toast
    • Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Bananas
    • Patriotic Cream Cheese Cookies

     

    How to make Patriotic Dessert Nachos on a white platter with white chocolate and berries.

    The easy instructions for making Patriotic Dessert Nachos;

    • Place a rack in a baking sheet that has been lined aluminum foil or parchment paper.
    • Lay 6 flour tortillas on the rack and spray each side liberally with coconut oil spray.
    • Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut each tortilla into 6 triangle chips.

    How to make dessert nachos photo tutorial.

    • Lay the triangles evenly on the rack and bake them in a preheated 425-degree oven until the chips are crisp and golden.
    • Remove the chips from the oven and spray them once again with additional coconut oil spray.
    • Sprinkle each chip liberally with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

    How to make dessert nachos photo tutorial.

    • Pile the chips onto a serving platter.
    • Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave on medium power until melted.
    • Drizzle the chocolate liberally over the chips and immediately add the berries over top.

    How to make dessert nachos photo tutorial.

    • Top the chips with the berries and drizzle again with remaining melted chocolate.
    • Top with the flaked coconut.
    • Serve and ENJOY!

    How to make dessert nachos photo tutorial.

    Closeup photo of a platter of crispy cinnamon sugar dessert nachos with white chocolate and berries.
    Patriotic dessert nachos are the perfect thing to serve this summer!

     

    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Patriotic Dessert Nachos.

    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give this recipe some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post, OR in the recipe card feature itself.  🙂

    Dessert Nachos with Raspberries and Blueberries

    Patriotic Dessert Nachos

    Renee Goerger
    Homemade cinnamon and sugar tortilla "chips" are generously drizzled with white chocolate, fresh raspberries, blueberries, and sweetened coconut.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert, dessert nachos
    Cuisine 4th of July food, Memorial Day food
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 132 kcal

    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

    Tools

      Instructions
       

      • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
      • 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!!!

      Notes

      A baking rack will keep the chips crispy. The coconut in this recipe may be omitted. Feel free to substitute chopped strawberries for the raspberries if preferred.
      Tools and equipment: 
      baking sheet, parchment paper (optional), or aluminum foil, medium microwave-safe bowl, baking rack, spoon or spatula, fork, measuring spoons, measuring cups, serving platter.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1servingCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 10.6mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.5mg
      Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

      I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this recipe for patriotic dessert as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

       

      Vertical closeup image of crispy cinnamon sugar dessert nachos with red and blue berries and a white chocolate and coconut drizzle.

      Since summertime is also picnic season, I've decided to coordinate this recipe with this fun set of hand-painted Picnic Ants champagne flutes and wine glasses that a customer ordered from me last year. I only wish I knew what they were going to do with all these ants because I'll bet it was one heck of a party!

      Hand Painted Gingham and Ants Glassware - Kudos Kitchen by Renee

      And I also couldn't close out a recipe post for Red, White and Blue Dessert Nachos that referrers to Memorial Day and the 4th of July without including some of my hand painted patriotic pilsners...BOOM!

      Hand Painted Patriotic Pilsner Glasses - Kudos Kitchen by Renee

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      Comments

      1. Jennifer Farley says

        May 21, 2019 at 8:16 am

        5 stars
        Delicious! Just perfect for Memorial Day!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 21, 2019 at 8:26 am

          They totally are, Jennifer. Enjoy!!

          Reply
      2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

        May 30, 2016 at 10:07 am

        I should have planned to make these today. They would have been perfect for this afternoon!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 30, 2016 at 11:33 am

          There's always the 4th of July 😉

          Reply
      3. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

        May 29, 2016 at 9:20 am

        What a fun idea for summer parties!! So festive!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 30, 2016 at 11:33 am

          Thank you, Lori!

          Reply
      4. Isabelle @ Crumb says

        May 29, 2016 at 5:03 am

        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.

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:07 am

          Thank you Isabelle. Cinnamon Toast crunch was always a favorite at our house 🙂

          Reply
      5. Serene @ House of Yumm says

        May 28, 2016 at 10:02 pm

        These are so fun! Love the fresh berries on here. Perfect for Memorial Day weekend!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:08 am

          Thank you, Serene!

          Reply
      6. Kim Beaulieu says

        May 28, 2016 at 5:11 pm

        We love dessert nachos. I've never tried them with blueberries for some silly reason. I need to make this immediately. Seriously scrumptious.

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:08 am

          Naturally the raspberries and blueberries worked perfectly for our Memorial Day celebrations. Plus, they're so good for you!

          Reply
      7. Nutmeg Nanny says

        May 27, 2016 at 10:33 pm

        These nachos take the typical appetizer treats to a whole new level! These babies are perfect for Memorial Day!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:09 am

          Thank you, Brandy!

          Reply
      8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

        May 27, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:10 am

          Glad you like the funny glasses. Thank you, Patricia. I know you'll enjoy the nachos too!

          Reply
      9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

        May 27, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

          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!

          Reply
      10. Stephanie says

        May 27, 2016 at 10:50 am

        This is such a fun, festive dessert idea! Love it!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

          Thank you, Stephanie!

          Reply
      11. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

        May 27, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Hooray for dessert nachos! My kids will lose their minds when I make these...that is, if I decide to share them.

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:12 am

          After I took the pictures, I gobbled up a whole bunch all by myself. I couldn't help myself. LOL

          Reply
          • Helen says

            May 21, 2019 at 8:06 am

            5 stars
            Dessert nachos! What a cool idea! Love the patriotic theme, and also that they're a little bit decadent and a little bit healthy

            Reply
            • Renée says

              May 21, 2019 at 8:26 am

              Thanks, Helen! They're the best of both worlds! 😉

              Reply
      12. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

        May 27, 2016 at 7:59 am

        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!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          May 29, 2016 at 8:12 am

          Thank you so much Michelle. You are very kind!

          Reply

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