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Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  PHOTO BY: TJCCLARK 

"This tortilla sundae is served with a mango-strawberry-apple 'salsa.' The base is a corn tortilla fried in oil and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. The sweet tortilla shells can be fried the day before serving, as long as they are wrapped in foil or stored in a tin. Keeping color in mind, you can substitute other fruits in the salsa."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas (cut 2 into 1/2-inch strips)
  • 1 small mango, cut into small dice
  • 1/2 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cut into small dice
  • 4 large strawberries, hulled and cut into small dice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 pint peach sorbet
  • 1 pint raspberry sherbet
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to 370 degrees or until a tortilla strip dropped in sizzles vigorously. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Using tongs, slide one tortilla into the oil. Fry, turning once, until it stops sizzling and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set on paper towels lining a large wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar. Repeat with one tortilla at a time, then the tortilla strips. (Can be stored in foil or a large tin overnight.)
  2. Up to 4 hours ahead, mix next 7 ingredients for salsa; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Put 3 small scoops of sorbet or ice cream on each tortilla. Top with fruit, garnish with tortilla strips and serve immediately.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by RAQUELHOPPER 
I added this with the mexican themed couple's wedding shower. The salsa was wonderful. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by SELEA 
For a fun presentation, consider serving this sundae in a "tortilla bowl". [Make bowls by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Kyle 
What a great dessert! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by Erin 
It was very good after sitting in the fridge all night. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by ALISHERRILL 
Some of the nine year olds in my class made this recipe and it was a hit with the all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by ELFINDANCER 
Refreshing and light just in time for summer. I wasn't sure about the texture of the salsa at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by chefsazy 
This wasn't a hit with the kids, although they did like the cinnamon-sugar tortillas. The... MORE


 
Nutritional Information
Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 375

  • Total Fat: 10.1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 82mg
  • Total Carbs: 70.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
  • Protein: 3.7g

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