Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups, a dessert that effortlessly combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for a truly satisfying treat. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful cups feature a crisp chocolate shell encasing vibrant strawberries and topped with a crunchy kataifi mixture. The unique combination of textures—from the silky chocolate to the crispy kataifi—creates an irresistible mouthfeel that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether served at festive gatherings or enjoyed during a cozy night in, these easy-to-make cups are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Dark or Milk Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (optional)
- 10–12 Fresh Strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (optional)
- 40 g Butter
- 75 g Kataifi
- 140 g Pistachio Paste
- Mint Leaves (for garnish)
- Shredded Coconut or Chopped Nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and hull/chop strawberries.
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, adding coconut oil if desired.
- Line a cupcake tray with liners, pour melted chocolate into each cup, and refrigerate until set.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat, add kataifi, stirring until golden brown; mix with pistachio paste.
- Once chocolate shells are set, fill with strawberries mixed with powdered sugar if using.
- Top generously with the crunchy kataifi mixture and garnish with mint leaves and shredded coconut or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup, approximately 70g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg