Fruit Salsa with Silk Drizzle Sweet Dip for Wafers Cookies or Spoons
Written by deepali verma | October 13, 2025
Have you ever chosen a light, refreshing snack when friends suddenly came over, or during evenings when your family wanted something out of the ordinary? This is precisely the concept of fruit salsa. In contrast to the regular tomato-based salsa, this version provides a refreshing mixture of pineapples, mangoes, and peaches, complemented with some spices and herbs. The result is bright and fun. A dish that can be used as a dip, dressing, or even as a quick dessert.
In India, fruit has become the center of the snacking world, from chilli salted mango slices to lime-seasoned papaya bowls. Then add the luxury of a Silk drizzle on top, and you have a dessert that is neither a dessert nor a fruit salad. The combination of Silk and fruit salsa travels around the day: it's light enough for an afternoon in the summer, colorful enough for a festival buffet, and decadent enough to follow a meal.
This recipe is brilliant due to its adaptation. You don't need complicated steps or rare ingredients. Just chop, toss, and drizzle with melted Silk. Snacking has taken on a new persona, whether you do it scooped with crunchy wafers, spooned over cookies or eaten straight from the bowl.
Recipe: Fruit Salsa with Silk Drizzle
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1 cup diced peaches (or apple if the peaches are out of season)
- ½ cup finely diced charred red onion
- 1 finely diced green chilli (adjust according to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
- ½ Cadbury Silk chocolate bar, melted for drizzle
Method:
Method:
- Take a large mixing bowl and add pineapple, mango, and peaches to it.
- Add red onion, green chilli, and mint.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and gently toss everything together so the fruits remain bright and juicy.
- Serve from a serving bowl.
- Melt the Silk chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Drizzle over the fruit salsa right before serving.
- Serve with wafers, cookies, or slurp directly from the bowl with spoons.
7 Variations with 3 Tips
1. The Tropical Silk Bowl
Replace the peaches with papaya and sprinkle some grated coconut for a South Indian twist. The Silk drizzle pulls it together elegantly, making this dessert look and taste like a fruit payasam without the density of the base. A few roasted cashews sprinkled on top add a crunchy texture.
2. Summer Cooler
In the summer months, take watermelon and cucumber as your base fruits. The juiciness of these makes the salsa cool. Black salt, when squeezed over regular salt, balances it perfectly. Spread the melted Silk lightly so that it doesn't overpower the fresh fruit.
3. Festive Orange Glow
Oranges, pomegranate arils, and mango cubes make a colorful bowl ideal for Holi or Diwali parties. Mint and chilli balance the sweetness, while Silk drizzled over citrus makes it indulgent. Serve chilled with crispy shakarpara or baked crackers.
4. Apple Cinnamon Twist
Apples are available throughout the year, slice them thin, combine with pears, and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder on top. This one is just perfect for winter nights. Melted Silk on top tastes cozy and has that dessert-like quality without needing to bake pies or crumbles.
5. Desi Street Style
Use guava, pineapple, and raw mango. Add a pinch of chaat masala and mix with fresh coriander. This makes a spicy-sweet salsa that tastes like a fruit chaat but is a classier version. Top off with Silk drizzle sparingly to counter the spice with chocolate sweetness.
6. Kids' Party Special
Combine strawberries, bananas, and apple cubes. Avoid adding chilli and onions in this variation. Instead, use colourful sprinkles and Silk drizzle. Serve in small cups with wafer sticks for dipping. Children enjoy the colours and interactive play.
7. Smoothie Bowl Crossover
Transform the salsa into a breakfast bowl by topping with granola and yoghurt. Add the same mix of fruit, a sprinkle of seeds, and a drizzle of melted Silk. It is indulgent-feeling but still healthy, perfect for hectic mornings or post-school snacks.