A sweet and tangy twist on dessert with a splash of sass from Terri’s kitchen to yours!
Hold onto your flip-flops, folks…
Because your taste buds are about to do the cha-cha.
When the sun’s blazin’ and you’re already on your third iced tea of the day (no judgment, we’ve all been there), there’s nothing like a chilled sweet treat that’s got a little flair. And let me tell you this isn’t your grandma’s fruit cup. It’s a Strawberry Salsa Sundae, and it’s here to steal the show at your next backyard bash or solo snack session.
What You’ll Need (aka the yum squad):
For the strawberry salsa sundaes:
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced small
1 juicy ripe peach, peeled and finely chopped
½ small jalapeño, deseeded and minced (go easy if you’re a spice baby)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey
A sprinkle of chopped fresh mint (optional, but ooh la la)
For the sundae layers:
Vanilla bean ice cream or frozen yogurt
Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips (homemade or store-bought)
Whipped cream (extra is never too much)
A pinch of sea salt (trust me, this is the magic dust)
How to Make This Sunshine in a Bowl:
Get your salsa on. In a medium bowl, gently mix all the salsa ingredients. Don’t mush it, just stir until it looks like a confetti party in a bowl. Pop it in the fridge to chill for 15–20 minutes. That gives the flavors time to flirt.
Build your sundae tower.
Scoop that dreamy vanilla ice cream into bowls or cute mason jars.
Spoon a generous amount of strawberry salsa right on top (no skimping!).
Add a dollop or ten of whipped cream.
Break a few cinnamon sugar chips and poke them in like little edible fans.
Sprinkle a teeny bit of sea salt on top. Yes, really. You’re now officially a gourmet chef.
Serve immediately before the sun, or the neighbors, melt it all!
Terri’s Little Tips:
Wanna spice it up more? Add a teensy dash of chili powder to the salsa for a sweet heat kick.
Hosting a pool party? Set up a DIY sundae bar with all the toppings and let guests build their own!
Need a grown-up twist? Drizzle a tiny splash of Grand Marnier or rum over the salsa (wink wink).
Final Thoughts from My Porch Swing:
This treat is easy-breezy, unexpected, and totally summer-approved. It’s got that fruity zip, a surprise crunch, and a creamy finish that’ll make you go “Where has this been all my life?”
Perfect for hot afternoons, lazy weekends, or a midnight fridge raid when you want something special.
If you make this recipe, tag me or drop a comment. I wanna hear how many happy dances happened after that first bite!
Chow,
Terri
