Description
Cinnamon Crisps with Cream Cheese Dessert Dip is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring crispy cinnamon-sugar coated tortillas served alongside a rich and creamy cinnamon-spiked cream cheese dip with chocolate bits. Perfect for parties or a cozy treat, this recipe combines crunchy textures with smooth, sweet flavors for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Dip
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided: 1/2 teaspoon for dip, 1/2 teaspoon extra used)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate or 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Cinnamon Crisps
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Make the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Dip: Place the heavy cream in a medium bowl and beat with an electric beater until stiff peaks form. No need to clean the beaters before moving on to the next step.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until creamy and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Chocolate: Fold the whipped cream and finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or mini chocolate chips) into the cream cheese mixture gently using a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
- Chill the Dip: Refrigerate the dip in a covered bowl until serving time. Before serving, bring it to room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon thoroughly.
- Cut Tortillas: Using cookie cutters, cut the flour tortillas into desired shapes, or simply cut each tortilla into 6 or 8 wedges. For easier cutting, press the cookie cutter firmly on the tortilla with a rocking motion.
- Prepare Tortilla Shapes for Baking: Arrange the cut tortilla pieces on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each piece generously with melted butter to ensure the cinnamon sugar sticks well but avoid dripping.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar and Bake: Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar mixture over each buttered tortilla piece. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crisps are deep golden and caramelized on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cinnamon crisps to cool completely on a wire rack. Serve alongside the cream cheese dip, or with graham crackers or pretzels as preferred.
Notes
- To substitute chocolate, mini chocolate chips work well if you do not have a chocolate bar.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending and fluffier dip.
- Brush the tortillas well with butter but avoid excess so the crisps bake evenly without sogginess.
- This dessert is best served the same day but crisps can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For easier handling, use a silicone spatula when folding ingredients into whipped cream to preserve airiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon crisps, cream cheese dip, dessert dip, cinnamon sugar tortillas, easy dessert, party snacks, chocolate cream cheese dip
