Dubai Strawberry Cups
When I first came across the viral Dubai Strawberry Cup, I knew I had to try it at home. This Middle Eastern-inspired dessert is not only visually aesthetic, but it is also packed with vibrant flavors and texture. No wonder it went viral! Fresh strawberries, crunchy kataifi, pistachio cream, and rich, decadent chocolate ganache make it luxurious yet surprisingly simple to prepare, and every spoonful takes you to the beautiful city of Dubai.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries, quartered
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces kataifi, chopped and shredded *see notes
- 1 cup pistachio cream
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces chocolate chips
Toppings
- whipped cream
- pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Start by washing and slicing the strawberries. Add the berries to a bowl and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set the berries aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tablespoon of butter to melt and stir in the kataifi. Stir constantly to brown and watch closely so that it does not burn.
- Once the kataifi is browned add the pistachio cream and stir to completely coat the kataifi.
- Add the cream to a large bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes to warm the cream but not to boil. Add the chocolate chips to the warm cream and stir until completely melty and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Layer the Dubai cups by spooning strawberries on the bottom of the cup, followed by the chocolate ganache, and kataifi. Repeat layers to fill the cup.
- When ready to serve add a dallop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.