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Dubai Chocolate Cups Recipe

Dubai Chocolate Cups Recipe

Luxury viral Dubai chocolate cups filled with crispy toasted kataifi, pistachio cream, and rich chocolate shells.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Chocolate Shell
  • 2 cups milk chocolate or dark chocolate melted
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
For The Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 1 ½ cups kataifi pastry finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp tahini optional
  • ¼ tsp salt
For Topping
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Melted white chocolate drizzle
  • Edible gold flakes optional
  • Extra chocolate drizzle

Method
 

Step 1: Toast The Kataifi
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kataifi pastry and cook while stirring continuously until deeply golden and crispy. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare The Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the pistachio cream, toasted kataifi, tahini, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
Step 3: Create The Chocolate Shells
  1. Melt the chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Spoon some melted chocolate into silicone muffin molds or cupcake liners and spread it along the bottom and sides to form shells. Freeze for about 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add The Filling
  1. Spoon the pistachio mixture into the chocolate cups, leaving a little room at the top for sealing.
Step 5: Seal The Cups
  1. Cover the tops with additional melted chocolate and smooth evenly.
Step 6: Chill
  1. Refrigerate until fully set and firm.
Step 7: Decorate And Serve
  1. Top with chopped pistachios, white chocolate drizzle, crushed kataifi, or edible gold flakes before serving.

Notes

  • Properly toasted kataifi creates the best crunch and flavor.
  • Chill between chocolate layers for cleaner structure.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Best served slightly chilled.