Description

A viral dessert sensation made with juicy strawberries, crispy kataifi pastry, pistachio butter, and decadent chocolate ganache – Dubai Chocolate Strawberries bring Middle Eastern luxury to your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs fresh strawberries, diced
¼ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
1 cup pistachio butter
2 cups shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed
2 tablespoons vegan butter (cashew-based preferred)
8 oz cacao paste or dark chocolate chips
1 can full-fat coconut milk (solid cream layer only)
½ cup maple crystals (omit if using sweetened chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder

Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries, then dice into uniform pieces and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt vegan butter and toast kataifi phyllo, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from heat, cool slightly, then mix in pistachio butter until mixture is cohesive and sticky.
Using a double boiler, melt cacao paste or chocolate chips with solid coconut cream. Stir until smooth, then whisk in maple crystals and vanilla.
In glass containers, layer strawberries, pistachio-phyllo mixture, and drizzle with ganache.
Repeat the layers, increasing amounts for dramatic effect.
Top with chopped pistachios and optional strawberry pieces for garnish.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are dry to prevent ganache from seizing. Assemble just before serving to maintain texture. Components can be made 24 hours in advance.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 485
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: dubai chocolate strawberries, pistachio, kataifi, ganache, vegan dessert