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Close-up of a decadent dubai chocolate strawberry cup topped with crispy green kataifi dough, fresh strawberries, crushed pistachios, and a white cream drizzle.

dubai chocolate strawberry cup

A luxurious, viral-inspired dessert featuring a crisp chocolate shell, a rich and crunchy pistachio-knafeh filling, and vibrant, fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries (diced)
  • 1 cup Kataifi pastry (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Pistachio cream
  • 1 tablespoon Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces High-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 ounce White chocolate (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped kataifi and toast for 5-7 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool entirely.
  2. Mix the cooled kataifi with pistachio cream and tahini until fully coated. Set aside.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Spoon a portion into 6 serving cups, dragging it up the sides to form a shell. Chill for 10 minutes to set.
  4. Layer the bottom of the set chocolate cups with dry, diced strawberries.
  5. Add a generous layer of the pistachio-knafeh mixture on top of the strawberries and press gently.
  6. Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top to completely seal the cups. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.