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Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup Recipe

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup is a viral no-bake dessert made with fresh strawberries, toasted kataifi, creamy pistachio cream, and silky melted chocolate for the perfect crunch-to-cream balance.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g fresh strawberries washed and completely dried
  • 150 g milk chocolate chopped
  • 200 g sweetened pistachio cream
  • 100 g kataifi shredded filo pastry
  • 30 g butter
  • Slivered pistachios for topping

Method
 

  1. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries in half, then pat completely dry.
  2. Cut the kataifi into short strands.
  3. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the kataifi and toast, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy.
  5. Remove from heat and mix the pistachio cream into the warm kataifi until evenly coated.
  6. Gently melt the chopped chocolate until smooth and glossy.
  7. Layer strawberries, pistachio kataifi mixture, and melted chocolate into clear cups.
  8. Repeat layers as desired and finish with slivered pistachios on top.
  9. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Dry strawberries thoroughly to prevent soggy layers and serve soon after assembling to maintain maximum crunch.