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Close-up of a Dubai chocolate strawberry cup featuring visible layers of strawberries, pastry, and chocolate.

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup Recipe

Indulge in a decadent Dubai-inspired dessert with layers of fresh strawberries, crispy kataifi pastry, rich chocolate ganache, and a hint of pistachio. This elegant treat is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup kataifi pastry
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup pistachio cream
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g milk chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • Additional melted chocolate for drizzling For garnish

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and toast kataifi until golden brown.
  2. Mix toasted kataifi with pistachio cream.
  3. Heat heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolates.
  4. Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth and glossy.
  5. Layer strawberries in glass cups.
  6. Add pistachio-kataifi mixture.
  7. Pour chocolate ganache.
  8. Repeat layering until cup is full.
  9. Garnish with extra kataifi, chopped pistachios, and chocolate drizzle.
  10. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark and milk chocolate. Adjust the sweetness by using more or less milk chocolate.