This Sweet “Chips & Salsa” Dessert Is Going Viral for a Reason
Paired with chocolate “chips” instead of tortilla chips, this sweet strawberry salsa looks fancy but is easy to make.
Here’s proof that “chips and salsa” aren’t just savory! 🍫🍓
Chopped sweetened strawberry salsa with chocolate chips takes the classic chips-and-salsa concept and flips it into a sweet, snackable dessert that feels fancy but is secretly ridiculously easy. Fresh, juicy strawberries meet crisp, snappy chocolate “chips” made from melted chocolate.
If internet dessert trends had a personality, this one would be effortlessly extra!
Strawberry salsa and chips is the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a board, tastes like a chocolate-covered strawberry exploded in the best way, and takes almost no time to make. The whole concept is chef’s kiss and is sure to impress
Other strawberry salsa dessert variations to consider :
- Dubai Chocolate: Add spreadable pistachio cream to your chip first, and then add strawberries on top.
- Dark Chocolate + Balsamic: Add a few drops of balsamic glaze to the strawberry salsa for a bold, gourmet twist.
- Chocolate Bark Chips: Swirl two types of chocolate together, then spread on parchment for marbled chips.
Chocolate Chips and Strawberry Salsa
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
An easy, playful dessert twist on classic chips and salsa featuring fresh, juicy strawberry salsa served with crisp homemade chocolate “chips” for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries, chopped
- 1 bag chocolate chips
- 1 bag white chocolate chips
Directions
1
Chop the strawberries into small pieces. Place them in a bowl with a little sugar or honey to sweeten to taste. .
2
Melt the chocolate on the stove or in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time. For the stove, place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl on top of the saucepan with 2 inches of boiling water. Stir in a little coconut or vegetable oil if needed to smooth.
3
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spoon the chocolate over the paper in heart shapes or circles. Freeze for at least 15 minutes until hardened. Use them as "chips" to dip teh strawberries and enjoy!
Tips for making the best strawberry chips and salsa:
- Pat strawberries dry after washing to avoid watery salsa.
- Chop strawberries small so they scoop easily.
- Serve fresh for the best texture contrast.
- Melt the chocolate on the stove using a double boiling method or use the microwave 30 seconds at a time until melted.
- I like to add a little coconut oil or vegetable oil so the chocolate melts more smoothly.
Strawberry salsa dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s!
This is easy enough for a last-minute sweet craving fix, or a special occasion celebration with friends or family.
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I feel like this could really benefit from a little chopped mint or something…
Great idea, love that!