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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries Recipe

Dubai Chocolate Strawberries Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For The Strawberries
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • Paper towels for drying
For The Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 1 tablespoon tahini optional
  • 1 cup kataifi pastry
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For The Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Extra toasted kataifi
  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Edible gold flakes

Method
 

  1. Chop the kataifi pastry into smaller pieces.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the kataifi while stirring frequently until golden brown and crispy. Let cool completely.
  3. In a bowl, combine the pistachio cream, tahini if using, and toasted kataifi until evenly mixed.
  4. Wash and dry the strawberries extremely well using paper towels.
  5. Slightly hollow larger strawberries if desired for extra filling space.
  6. Melt the milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and oil together until smooth and glossy.
  7. Fill or top each strawberry with the pistachio kataifi mixture.
  8. Dip or drizzle the strawberries with melted chocolate.
  9. Garnish with chopped pistachios, extra kataifi, white chocolate drizzle, or edible gold flakes.
  10. Place onto parchment paper and chill for 15 to 20 minutes until the chocolate firms up.
  11. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

  • Dry strawberries completely before dipping into chocolate.
  • Toast the kataifi slowly for the best buttery flavor.
  • Best enjoyed the same day for maximum crunch.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 24 hours.