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Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup

A quick and elegant dessert featuring rich dark chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a light pistachio mousse.

Ingredients

  • 200 g dark chocolate (melted)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp pistachio butter (or almond butter)
  • 1 tbsp honey or date syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 2 whole fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pistachio Mousse: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix pistachio butter, honey (or date syrup), vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Fold in whipped cream and chill for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Break dark chocolate into pieces and melt over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
  3. Assemble the Layers: Spoon a thin layer of melted chocolate into each cup, then add sliced strawberries followed by the pistachio mousse.
  4. Seal with Chocolate: Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate over the mousse and let cool until firm.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Slice whole strawberries and place on top, then sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Chill before serving.

Notes

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Garnish with strawberries and pistachios just before serving.