Cinnamon Or Chocolate Dipped Tortilla Triangles Recipes

FRESH TORTILLA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

CINNAMON SUGAR TORTILLA DELIGHT

Steps:

• Spread tortilla with butter-flavored spread; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll into a tube shape, then place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on High for 30 seconds to warm.

FRIED CINNAMON STRIPS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and toss to mix.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry 4 or 5 tortilla strips for 30 seconds on a side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• While still warm, place fried tortillas in bag and shake to coat with sugar mixture. Serve at once or store in an airtight container.

CINNAMON CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil for easy cleanup.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well mixed. Set aside.
• Lay a tortilla onto your work space.
• Spread a thin layer of butter over one side tortilla.
• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously over tortilla.
• Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut tortillas into 8 slices, like you would a pizza.
• Continue with remaining tortillas.
• Once oven is preheated, place tortillas on cookie sheet and cook tortillas for 8 minutes or until edges start to turn golden.
• DO NOT OVER COOK! These will go from perfect to burnt very quickly so keep an eye on them.
• Once cooled, remove from cookie sheet and place in bowl.
• Serve with favorite fruit salsa or dessert dip.

FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together Fuji apple, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, lime juice, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a medium heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Slice flour tortillas into triangles. Carefully place tortilla triangles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Place white sugar and cinnamon in a large ziplock plastic bag. Drop fried tortilla triangles into the bag and shake to coat.
• Serve the cinnamon chips warm with the chilled fruit salsa.

LAYERED CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased matching 13x9-in. baking pans with parchment; grease papers., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Stir in flour. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl. Fold melted unsweetened chocolate into 1 bowl; spread into a prepared pan. Fold melted white chocolate into remaining batter; spread into second prepared pan., Bake 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Invert onto wire racks. Remove parchment; cool completely., Transfer chocolate layer to a baking sheet lined with a large piece of plastic wrap. Spread jam over top; place white chocolate layer over jam. Wrap securely with plastic wrap. Set a cutting board or heavy baking pan over top to flatten layers. Let stand at room temperature 3-4 hours. (Or, refrigerate overnight and return to room temperature before continuing.), Unwrap cake; place on a cutting board. Spread top with melted chocolate chips. Top with white chocolate shavings. Let stand until set. Trim edges with a knife. Cut into 24 squares; cut squares diagonally in half.

PRALINE CINNAMON TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Stir sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Pour canola oil into a separate bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Dip tortilla squares into canola oil on both sides and press into the seasoned sugar mixture; arrange coated chips on baking sheets.
• Broil chips until sugar bubbles and chips are crisp, about 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Turn the chips over and broil other sides until browned, another 2 minutes. Let cool before serving.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED TORTILLA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, and blend well. Brush the mixture on one side of the tortilla. Place the tortilla on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut the tortilla into 8 triangles, and bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 10 minutes or until crisp. Cool until the chocolate is set. Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan, covered, over low heat until melted. (The chocolate can also be placed in a small dish, covered with plastic wrap, and set on the hot plate of a coffeemaker. Turn the coffeemaker on and the chocolate will slowly melt. Stir occasionally. Or, place the chocolate in a small bowl and cook in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.) Dip the WIDE ends of the tortilla triangles, 1/2-inch up, and place each one on a piece of waxed or parchment paper to set. Store the triangles in an airtight container.From ULTIMATE SMOOTHIES: delicious recipes for over 125 of the best smoothies, freezes, and blasts. Copyright © 2000 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.