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My Take On Dubai Chocolate Strawberries!
These Dubai Chocolate Strawberries were inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar that is legit everywhere right now! Since the big craze of the bar on social media, there have been many iterations of the recipe that use pistachio cream (my recipe coming soon!) with kataifi and melted chocolate.
I think the strawberries are just the perfect addition to all those flavors because the berries add the right amount of sweet-tart flavor that goes amazingly well with the chocolate and pistachio. My version of Dubai Chocolate Strawberries is loaded with strawberries while still keeping all the Dubai chocolate bar flavors in there, and I think it’s like a modern take on chocolate-covered strawberries. It’s fun to eat and tastes so good!
Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries: This is what the Dubai chocolate strawberry cups are mostly filled with. I recommend halving the strawberries or cutting them into fourths for help check out my tutorial on how to cut strawberries. You can definitely try this with other berries though or even sliced bananas.
- Chocolate: You can use any chocolate you like. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips or a dark chocolate bar. Melt it so that you can easily drizzle it on the berries.
- Coconut oil: I use the coconut oil to make the chocolate more drippy and shiny when I melt it. You can leave it out or add some butter or oil instead.
- Kataifi: This is shredded pastry dough that is used in Middle Eastern desserts like my knafeh recipe. It comes in long strands, so chop it up until it looks like vermicelli, and it makes it easier to fry. You can also buy this on Amazon.
- Pistachio Butter or pistachio cream: Look for it at Middle Eastern grocery stores, Italian specialty shops, or on Amazon. Go for crunchy or creamy. You can even make your own (my recipe is coming soon!)
- Tahini: This is optional to stir with the pistachio butter and it helps to balance out all the sweetness in the recipes.
Popular Additions
- Add melted white chocolate: You can drizzle this on top of the dark chocolate for more variety and adding a creamy flavor to it.
- Go gold: Dubai chocolate is all about the gold and glam so if you find gold colored sprinkles, they would be super fun to add to this.
- Top it with whipped cream: The layers of strawberries, chocolate and pistachios go so well with something creamy on top. Add just a couple tablespoons and it makes the dubai chocolate strawberry cups more decadent!
How to Make Dubai Chocolate Strawberries
My Best Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Tips
- Use a piping bag for easier drizzling. And if you don’t have a piping bag, just use a zip-top bag and cut the corner with scissors and drizzle the melted chocolate.
- Prep the kataifi layer ahead. Because you can use the kataifi pistachio layer for making dubai chocolate bar and many other treats, you can prep this part in advance and store it in the fridge to use when ready. If it looks clumpy, just reheat it slightly.
- Make sure the kataifi is crunchy. Take your time toasting it so that the kataifi is golden brown and gives the filling the right texture! Kataifi can clump, so you might want to break it up well with a knife or your hands.
Recipe Help & FAQs
Cover it with a plastic wrap and set it in the fridge for up to 5 days. The strawberries may start to soften after 2 days but they will still taste delicious.
Yes, you can freeze it but the texture of the strawberries will change once it freezes and thaws and will become mushy and soft so I don’t recommend it.
It should turn a deep golden brown and smell nutty. Keep stirring constantly so it toasts evenly—this usually takes about 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
If it’s just slightly overdone, try picking out the darker bits. But if the whole batch tastes bitter, it’s best to start over. Next time, stir constantly (you don’t want to walk away from the stove during the browning) and lower the heat slightly if it’s browning too fast.
More Middle Eastern Inspired Desserts:
- Dubai Chocolate Bar
- Homemade Lebanese Knafeh
- Date Snickers
- Pistachio Baklava
- Pistachio Cookies
- Phyllo Crinkle Cake
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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces kataifi shredded dough chopped
- 1 cup pistachio butter or pistachio cream
- 2 tablespoons tahini optional
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries halved
- Ground pistachios
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kataifi and cook, stirring constantly until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the pistachio butter and tahini, allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir the chocolate in between each 30 seconds until all the chocolate is melted.
- Add 8 strawberry halves each to the bottom of 4 clear 12-ounce cups, followed by a drizzle of about 2 tablespoons of chocolate to fill the gaps between the strawberries.. Add about 3 tablespoons of the kataifi filling on top. Repeat another layer of the strawberry halves close to the top of the cup, followed by kataifi filling, melted chocolate drizzle and crushed pistachios.
- Enjoy immediately or place in the fridge for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
