Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups

Learn how to recreate the viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup — a decadent treat layering creamy chocolate, fresh strawberries, and pistachio crunch.

Course Dessert

Keyword chocolate, fruit

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 534kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $15

Equipment

1 Medium skillet
2 Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls
4 12oz Plastic Cups

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Butter
4 oz Kataifi Pastry Dough
1 cup Pistachio Butter
2 Tablespoons Tahini Paste
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
2 lbs Strawberries
1/4 cup Pistachios crushed (optional garnish)

Instructions

To Prep: Clean and slice the strawberries, discarding the stems.
Prepare the Kataifi - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the shredded kataifi pastry dough. Stir occasionally, cooking the dough until golden brown (about 4-6 minutes). Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool.
Make the Pistachio Filling - In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the pistachio butter and tahini paste. Microwave the pistachio butter and tahini mixture for 30 seconds, then stir well. Add the toasted kataifi pastry dough to the pistachio-tahini butter. Stir until the pastry is completely coated. Set aside.
Make the Chocolate Filling - In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Layer and Fill the Cups - Place about 1/4 cup of strawberries in the bottom of each serving cup. Top the strawberries with 2 Tablespoons of the pistachio-kataifi mixture, then drizzle 2 Tablespoons of melted chocolate on top of that. Repeat layering until each cup is filled to the top with alternating layers of strawberries, pistachio crunch, and chocolate.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Prep Tips:

Yield - This recipe makes 3-4 servings, depending on the size of cups used.

Garnish Ideas - For an extra crunch, add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios on top of the final layer of chocolate. You could also top with a chocolate covered strawberry, or simply a strawberry.

Storage - Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. After this, the crunchy kataifi will start to get soggy. If making ahead of time, I would recommend making them the night before, but no earlier than that, so they stay fresh.

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