Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup: A Divine Dessert Experience
Indulge in the exquisite Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup, a dessert that beautifully merges rich chocolate with fresh strawberries for an unforgettable treat. This elegant creation features delicate chocolate cups filled with smooth strawberry puree, topped with crispy kataifi pastry and a drizzle of pistachio paste. Perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to family gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice bakers while impressive enough to wow guests. Customize the filling with your favorite fruits or spices to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy this divine dessert experience chilled for a refreshing finish that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark or milk chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 10–12 fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 75 g kataifi shredded pastry
- 40 g butter
- 140 g pistachio paste
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, combine dark or milk chocolate and coconut oil. Heat gently until smooth.
- Create the chocolate cups: Spoon melted chocolate into silicone molds and refrigerate until set.
- Prepare the strawberry filling: Hull strawberries and blend them until smooth; mix in powdered sugar if desired.
- Toast the kataifi: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add kataifi, stirring until golden brown and crispy. Let cool.
- Assemble the dessert: Fill hardened chocolate cups with strawberry mixture, top with toasted kataifi, and drizzle with pistachio paste.
- Serve chilled for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg