Desserts
Are You Daring Enough To Try This Dessert Nachos Delicacy?
The US is celebrating ‘National Nachos Day‘ today, and we don’t think you need a day to celebrate this all-time favourite small eat! While traditionally nachos are a savoury snack, we’re wondering how many of you will be tempted (or bold) enough to throw together and try this rich, sweet and delightful dessert nacho creation.
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Passive Time | 60 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4 cups store-bought flour tortilla chips unsalted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup grated white chocolate
For the creme fraiche
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur such as triple sec
for the warm berry salsa
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon liqueur of choice such as orange-flavored cognac
- 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- hot sauce chile-garlic sauce, diced peppers or chile seeds, optional
Ingredients
For the creme fraiche
for the warm berry salsa
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss the chips with the cinnamon and sugar, spreading the sugar evenly.
- Next, stack or mound the nachos on a large plate or serving dish. Top with the chocolate and bake until the chocolate is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve with Creme Fraiche and Warm Berry Salsa.
for the creme fraiche
- Whisk the sour cream, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and liqueur thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or up to overnight.
for the warm berry salsa
- In saucepan over high heat, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the sugar and liqueur. Continue to cook until the sugar begins to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add the vinegar and butter and place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 10 minutes.
- Once the sauce has cooled, add the berries and mix thoroughly. Finish with splash of spice if desired.
- Once mixed, reheat the salsa over low heat in a saucepan for 2 to 3 minutes or in the microwave for 45 seconds.
- Serve warm.