Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup Recipe

Ever seen a strawberry dressed better than you? Well, get ready. These Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups look like they just walked off a dessert runway in gold heels. They’re sweet, rich, and fancy enough to impress your guests—but easy enough that you won’t break a sweat (except if your AC is off).

What is a Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup?

This dessert is a mix of juicy strawberries, rich chocolate, and a hint of Middle Eastern flair—think crushed pistachios and a touch of rosewater. We serve it all in mini chocolate cups that look like they cost AED 100 each but actually took ten minutes and zero drama to make.

Ingredients

200g dark chocolate (good quality)
12 fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 tbsp rosewater (optional but adds that Dubai sparkle)
2 tbsp crushed pistachios
1 tbsp honey or date syrup
Edible gold dust or gold leaf (optional, but we’re in Dubai—go big or go home)
Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate
Break the chocolate into pieces. Melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts. Stir after each burst until smooth. You can also melt it using a double boiler if you’re feeling classic.

2. Make the chocolate cups
Spoon about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner or mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect—imperfection is charming (and edible).
Place the molds in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set.

3. Prepare the strawberry mix
In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries with honey or date syrup, rosewater, and half the crushed pistachios. Stir gently. Set aside and try not to eat all the filling before the cups are ready.

4. Fill the cups
Once the chocolate has set, carefully remove the liners or pop the chocolate shells out of the molds. Spoon the strawberry mixture into each cup. Don’t overfill—these are cups, not volcanoes.

5. Add the fancy touch
Sprinkle the rest of the pistachios on top. If you’re using edible gold, now’s the time to apply it. Just a tiny bit makes these cups look like they’ve got a reservation at the Burj Al Arab.

6. Serve
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Best eaten cold. Best enjoyed with people who appreciate a good dessert and a better joke.

Tips

Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Don’t skip chilling the chocolate cups—they need to be firm enough to hold the filling.
Avoid overhandling the chocolate shells. They melt faster than tourists in August.

Conclusion

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are flashy, sweet, and secretly very easy to make. They’re perfect for parties, date nights, or random Tuesdays when you want to feel rich without spending much. Try them once, and you’ll keep a stash of chocolate and strawberries ready at all times—just in case dessert calls.