Craving a taste of Dubai's decadent chocolate without the hassle? Our Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries are the perfect solution! Each bite delivers a delightful crunch of crispy kataifi, a swirl of rich chocolate, and the smooth, nutty bliss of dreamy pistachio cream.
If you've wanted to try Dubai chocolate bars but haven't wanted to tackle preparing them from scratch, here's an easier, related viral recipe: Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries!
Considered a luxury dessert, Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries feature everything you love about Dubai chocolate bars with the addition of juicy strawberries, wrapped up in one indulgent, easy-to-prepare treat.
Dubai chocolate strawberry cups feature layers of strawberries topped with melted chocolate, a mixture of kataifi, pistachio cream, and tahini, and are finished with toasted crunchy pistachios and toasted coconut.
If you haven't been able to find the ingredients required to make Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries, you've come to the right place. Not only do I have an easy recipe for kataifi dough and pistachio cream, but I also have a 2-ingredient tahini paste recipe. So now there's no reason why you can't make these viral Dubai chocolate treats in your own kitchen!
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries are divine! A harmony of juicy strawberries, silky chocolate, crunchy kataifi, and creamy pistachio.
- Whether you serve them at a party, date night, Valentine's Day, or just spoil yourself, they fit any occasion!
- Making and prepping the components for Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries ahead of time means you can enjoy this dessert at a moment's notice.
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries (approximately 6 large strawberries per cup)
- Kataifi: Store-bought kataifi or try my kataifi recipe.
- Pistachio Cream: You can purchase pistachio cream or make some from scratch using my recipe. Creamy pistachio butter can also be used.
- Tahini: Try my easy tahini recipe, purchase it online, or at most Middle Eastern grocery stores.
- Chocolate: Use a good quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate. White chocolate can be substituted.
- Ghee: If you don't have ghee, you can use clarified butter or plain unsalted butter.
- Topping: A combination of toasted pistachios (or favorite nuts) along with toasted coconut and cardamom.
🍓 How to Make Dubai Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Step 1: Toast pistachios in a hot skillet until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and grind using a food processor. Toast coconut, then mix with ground pistachios and cardamom.
Step 2: Prep strawberries by washing and removing the green tops, then slice each strawberry in half. Add 3 sliced strawberries to the bottom of each bowl or 6-8 ounce cup.
Step 3: Chop kataifi dough into small pieces, then add to skillet with melted ghee or butter. Brown kataifi over low to medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Remove from heat.
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Step 4: Stir tahini paste and pistachio cream into the kataifi until incorporated. Set aside until cool, approximately 10 minutes.
Step 5: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted.
How to Assemble Dubai Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Step 6: Sprinkle strawberries with nut mixture, then drizzle with melted chocolate and kataifi mixture. Add a swirl of pistachio cream, then repeat with another layer of each. Serve immediately or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
The crunchy, strand-like pastry in the middle of Dubai chocolate is made with toasted kataifi dough, combined with pistachio cream and tahini paste.
Drizzle sliced strawberries with chocolate, and layer with pistachios, pistachio cream, and toasted kataifi mixed with tahini and pistachio cream.
People are obsessed with Dubai chocolate because it mixes luxury, rarity, and novelty, with a beautiful presentation. It's an indulgent, Instagram-worthy experience, not just a snack.
👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- If you want to be extra fancy, consider adding gold leaf flakes or edible glitter. It will take this strawberries in a cup dessert to the next level!
- Drizzle white chocolate over dark for a marbled effect.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Freezing Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries is not recommended because it will affect the texture of both the strawberries and the kataifi dough.
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📖 Recipe
Dubai Chocolate-Covered Stawberries
Equipment
- 2 6-8 ounce Glasses
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pistachios
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut
- ½ teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 12 ounces strawberries
- 2 ounces kataifi
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- ¼-⅓ cup pistachio cream (plus more for layering)
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Toast pistachios in a hot skillet until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and grind using a food processor. Toast coconut, then mix with ground pistachios and cardamom.
- Prep strawberries by washing and removing the green tops, then slice each strawberry in half. Add 3 sliced strawberries to the bottom of each bowl or 6-8 ounce cup.
- Chop kataifi dough into small pieces, then add to skillet with melted ghee or butter. Brown kataifi over low to medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Remove from heat.
- Stir tahini paste and pistachio cream into the kataifi until incorporated. Set aside until cool, approximately 10 minutes.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted.
Assembly Instructions
- Sprinkle strawberries with nut mixture, then drizzle with melted chocolate and kataifi mixture. Add a swirl of pistachio cream, then repeat with another layer of each. Serve immediately or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- If you want to be extra fancy, consider adding gold leaf flakes or edible glitter. It will take this strawberries in a cup dessert to the next level!
- Drizzle white chocolate over dark for a marbled effect.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Freezing is not recommended because it will affect the texture of both the strawberries and the kataifi dough.
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