Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a viral Middle Eastern-inspired dessert that transforms the classic combo of strawberries and chocolate into a luxurious, no-bake treat with layers of pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi. Simple to make, stunning to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup kataifi (shredded and chopped)
- ¾ cup pistachio butter or pistachio cream
- ½ cup crushed pistachios
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 cups strawberries, halved or quartered
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan and add kataifi. Stir over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Turn off heat and stir in pistachio butter until combined. Mix in crushed pistachios and let cool.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- In clear jars or dessert glasses, layer strawberries, chocolate drizzle, and pistachio-kataifi mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with chopped pistachios or edible gold. Chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and chill for a few hours. For added flair, top with whipped cream, rose water, or white chocolate drizzle. Swap kataifi for GF cookies if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg