Dubai Chocolate-Covered Stawberries
Juicy strawberries are generously drizzled in rich chocolate and layered in a cup with crispy kataifi mixed with velvety pistachio cream, and a hint of tahini. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted pistachios and coconut, every bite is a perfect blend of texture and flavor.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 665kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 151mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 38g
