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Decadent Dubai Chocolate covered strawberries on a decorative plate

Dubai Chocolate & Strawberry

A delightful dessert combining fresh strawberries, creamy milk chocolate, and crunchy pistachio kataifi for a refreshing yet indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 600 g fresh strawberries Look for firm, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 150 g milk chocolate Substitute dark chocolate for a richer taste.
  • 200 g pistachio cream Almond or hazelnut cream can be used as substitutes.
  • 100 g kataifi Phyllo dough can be a substitute, but won’t have the same texture.
  • 30 g butter Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • to taste slivered pistachios Skip if you're in a hurry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the tops and slice them in half, then set them aside to let their natural juices shine.
  2. Slice the kataifi into 3 cm pieces. Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the kataifi to the pan and toast until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Transfer the toasted kataifi to a bowl and mix with the pistachio cream until fully combined.
  5. Break the milk chocolate into squares and melt it in a heatproof bowl using a microwave or double boiler until smooth and velvety.
Assembly
  1. Take four medium glasses and begin layering with strawberries, followed by the pistachio-kataifi mixture, and drizzle with melted chocolate. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
  2. Top the dessert with slivered pistachios for extra crunch.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended due to fresh strawberries.