Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Chocolate Strawberry Cups, a luxurious dessert that beautifully marries rich Nutella, fresh strawberries, and a crispy kataifi base. Inspired by the viral dessert trend from Dubai, these cups are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. In under 90 minutes, you can create an impressive treat that will wow your guests at any gathering or satisfy your sweet tooth at home. Perfect for parties, family events, or simply as a personal indulgence, these layered cups are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 75g kataifi (chopped; gluten-free sub: crushed rice noodles or cornflakes)
- 40g butter (plant-based for vegan)
- 140g pistachio paste (sub: almond butter or homemade pistachio blend)
- 600g fresh strawberries (thawed if frozen, pat dry)
- 300g Nutella (sub: sugar-free chocolate or dark chocolate)
- 2 extra-large strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Toast the kataifi in melted butter over medium heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Mix toasted kataifi with pistachio paste and a pinch of sea salt.
- Prepare strawberries by washing, hulling, and cutting them.
- Melt Nutella in short bursts in the microwave until glossy.
- Layer fresh strawberries, the kataifi-pistachio mix, and Nutella in dessert cups.
- Top with an extra strawberry and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg