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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries
Benchi

Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Dubai Chocolate Strawberries are juicy strawberries nestled in pistachio cream, nutty coconut, and a dark chocolate shell that perfectly cracks when bitten into.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
freeze 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 strawberries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups raw pistachios (250g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 50 g white chocolate (melted, optional and recommended for extra creaminess, or dairy-free white chocolate)
  • 1/2 tsp matcha powder (optional, for extra green colour)
  • 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (150g)
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (melted (200g))
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 10 strawberries

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender
  • baking tray
  • skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 160C/325F. Spread shelled raw pistachios in an even layer on a lined baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes until fragrant but not yet browned. Let cool slightly and process in a food processor until smooth. Blend in salt and melted white chocolate if desired. Refrigerate for a month or freeze.
  2. Heat butter or coconut oil on a pan over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and toast until golden brown, stirring continuously. This is the "kataifi."
  3. In a bowl, mix pistachio spread, shredded coconut, tahini, and optional matcha powder until combined. Spread the mixture 1cm thick onto a lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes.
  4. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Wrap pieces of the pistachio mixture around each strawberry, dip into dark chocolate to coat, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until solid.

Notes

These strawberries should be kept in an airtight container for a few days and can be frozen for longer storage.