What is in a Dubai strawberry cup?

A Dubai chocolate strawberry cup is typically layered with halved strawberries, melted chocolate (often dark or semi-sweet), pistachio cream, crispy kataifi pastry, and garnished with crushed pistachios or edible gold. It’s a mix of creamy, crunchy, fruity, and luxurious in every bite.

What’s in Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries?

They’re made from fresh strawberries dipped in high-quality chocolate, usually Belgian or Swiss, then decorated with pistachios, gold leaf, white chocolate drizzle, or rose petals. Some even include flavor infusions like saffron or cardamom.

What is so special about Dubai chocolate?

Dubai chocolate stands out for its use of premium ingredients, artistic presentation, and often luxurious touches like edible gold or exotic spices. It's handcrafted, often single-origin, and used in elegant desserts like Dubai chocolate strawberries that reflect Middle Eastern opulence.

How to make Dubai chocolate strawberries at home?

Start by layering halved strawberries with melted chocolate, kataifi pastry, and pistachio cream in a cup. Chill and garnish with pistachios or edible gold. For full details, follow our homemade Dubai chocolate strawberry recipe in Part 4 of this article.

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry: The Best Viral Luxury Dessert Of 2025

Name: Dubai Chocolate Strawberry
Prep time: PT-972451H48M22S
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Ingredients: 1½ lbs fresh strawberries; 4 oz kataifi pastry; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup pistachio butter; 2 tbsp tahini (optional); 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 tsp coconut oil; Crushed pistachios, edible gold leaf

Description

These Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are a show-stopping, no-bake luxury dessert layered with fresh strawberries, rich pistachio cream, crisp kataifi pastry, and glossy melted chocolate. Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate trend, this indulgent treat is topped with crushed pistachios and optional edible gold for a truly glamorous finish. Perfect for gifting, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, these dessert cups combine Middle Eastern flavors with upscale presentation, all ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs fresh strawberries
4 oz kataifi pastry
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup pistachio butter
2 tbsp tahini (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil

Crushed pistachios, edible gold leaf

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Instructions

Toast kataifi in butter until golden, stir in pistachio butter and tahini, cool.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
Layer strawberries, chocolate drizzle, kataifi mix in cups.
Repeat layers and top with chocolate, pistachios, gold.
Chill for 10–15 minutes and serve.

Prep Time: 15
Chill Time: 15
Category: Dessert / No-Bake
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion, Luxury Desser

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 467 kcal
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 142mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg