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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Middle Eastern · Dessert · Easy

Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
485
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Juicy strawberries sit beneath toasted pastry strands, pistachio cream and melted chocolate. Assemble the cups just before serving for the sharpest crunch.

The contrast in Dubai Chocolate Strawberries comes from buttery kataifi against cold fruit and flowing chocolate. Toasting the pastry all the way through matters more than building elaborate layers; pale strands turn chewy once they meet the cream.

Use sweetened pistachio cream, which spreads smoothly and supplies the sweetness for the filling. Dry the berries thoroughly and keep the pastry mixture separate until serving so it stays crisp.

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Method

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add kataifi pastry and cook for , stirring often, until the strands are uniformly golden and crisp.

  2. Transfer the pastry to a bowl. Fold in pistachio cream and tahini, then let the mixture cool while you prepare the chocolate.

  3. Place milk chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, without touching the water. Stir over low heat for until smooth.

  4. Pat the strawberries dry and divide half among four glasses. Add half the pistachio pastry and chocolate, then repeat the layers. Serve immediately while the pastry crackles.

Forkue tips

  • Do not use unsweetened pistachio butter as a direct swap for sweetened pistachio cream; the filling will be much less sweet and thicker.

Storing and reheating

Assembled cups are best eaten immediately. Refrigerate cut berries for 1 day and keep cooled toasted pastry airtight at room temperature for 2 days; mix with the cream when serving.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

485Calories
9gProtein
56gCarbs
26gFat

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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries: FAQ

What can I use instead of kataifi?

Crushed plain cornflakes give a convenient crunchy substitute, though they lack the fine pastry strands. Skip the skillet toasting and fold them into the pistachio cream just before serving.

Can I melt the chocolate in the microwave?

Yes. Use short bursts at half power, stirring between each, until only a few small pieces remain. Residual heat will melt those as you stir.

How do I store and reheat Dubai Chocolate Strawberries?

Assembled cups are best eaten immediately. Refrigerate cut berries for 1 day and keep cooled toasted pastry airtight at room temperature for 2 days; mix with the cream when serving.

How long does Dubai Chocolate Strawberries take?

About 25 min in total: 15 min prep and 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Dubai Chocolate Strawberries?

The key ingredients are strawberries, kataifi pastry, butter, pistachio cream, tahini and milk chocolate, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Dubai Chocolate Strawberries?

Do not use unsweetened pistachio butter as a direct swap for sweetened pistachio cream; the filling will be much less sweet and thicker.

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