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Decadent Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups layered with crispy kataifi pastry, creamy pistachio butter, fresh strawberries, and silky milk chocolate ganache, beautifully served in elegant glass cups.
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Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups layered with crispy kataifi pastry, creamy pistachio butter, fresh strawberries, and silky milk chocolate ganache, beautifully served in elegant glass cups.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: dubai chocolate, dubai chocolate strawberry cups
Servings: 4
Calories: 1856kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 3 cups kataifi pastry
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz pistachio butter (1 cup)
  • 1 tbsp tahini optional
  • 1 Lb strawberries cut into eighths
  • 10 ounces Milk chocolate bars Lindt bars or Chips
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream adjust as needed for ganache
  • 1/4 cup pistachios chopped

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp pistachios chopped
  • 1 strawberry halved

Instructions

Prepare the Kataifi

  • If using packaged kataifi, cut it into smaller shreds for easier toasting.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the kataifi and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy—about 5–7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • In a bowl, or pan, combine the cooled kataifi with pistachio butter and tahini, if using. Stir until everything is well combined and the mixture holds together slightly when pressed.

Make the Ganache

  • Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over low until it’s just about to simmer—don’t let it boil.
  • Chop chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
  • Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute to soften.
  • Stir gently until smooth and glossy. If it seems too thick, add a splash more cream. Microwave in 10 second intervals to finish melting if needed. Stirring between each heating.

Assemble the Cups

  • Spoon a layer of the strawberries into the bottom of each serving cup.
  • Add a layer of the kaitifi mixture on top.
  • Top the kataifi mixture with a drizzle of ganache. Then sprinkle on chopped pistachios
  • Repeat with another layer of strawberries and kataifi, then finish with more ganache.

Finish & Garnish

  • Sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top.
  • Place half a fresh strawberry on each cup for an elegant garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 1856kcal | Carbohydrates: 154g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 130g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 57g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 1205mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 8mg