Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups
Indulge in the luxurious blend of crispy kataifi pastry, creamy pistachio, and fresh strawberries, all enveloped in rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 oz kataifi pastry dough
- 1 cup pistachio butter
- 2 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 lbs strawberries
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries by cleaning and slicing them; set aside, leaving some whole for garnish.
- Toast the kataifi pastry in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Mix the pistachio butter and tahini in a microwave-safe bowl, heat for 30 seconds, then stir until combined.
- Combine the cooled kataifi with the pistachio-tahini mixture for a crunchy texture.
- Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave using short bursts until smooth.
- Layer in serving cups with sliced strawberries, the pistachio-kataifi mixture, and melted chocolate, repeating until filled.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios for extra texture and appeal.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled and consider pairing with light dessert wine or mint tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg