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A glass jar filled with fresh strawberries, green crunchy strands, and drizzled with rich chocolate, topped with crushed pistachios.

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups

These Dubai-inspired Chocolate Strawberry Cups combine creamy cardamom ganache, rich dark chocolate, and golden-dipped strawberries. Easy to make yet impressively elegant, they're perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 Cups
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cups:

  • 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa recommended
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional
  • 6 paper muffin liners

For the Cardamom Ganache:

  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a vegan option
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 100 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp rose water optional

For the Strawberries:

  • 12 large strawberries washed and dried thoroughly
  • Gold edible dust or sprinkles
  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios or your favorite nuts

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chocolate Cups:

  • Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in coconut oil for a glossy finish.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Use a spoon to coat the inside of each liner with chocolate.
  • Chill for 10 minutes, then add a second layer of chocolate for sturdier cups.
  • Return to the fridge to set completely.

Make the Cardamom Ganache:

  • Heat heavy cream until tiny bubbles form (don’t boil!).
  • Add cardamom and let it steep for 5 minutes.
  • Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  • Mix in rose water if desired.
  • Chill ganache for 20-30 minutes until thick and spreadable.

Dip the Strawberries:

  • Dip each strawberry halfway into melted chocolate.
  • Immediately sprinkle with gold dust or crushed pistachios.
  • Place on parchment paper to set.

Assemble the Cups:

  • Carefully peel the paper liners off the chocolate cups.
  • Fill each cup with cardamom ganache.
  • Press a decorated strawberry into the center of each cup.
  • Garnish with extra nuts, edible flowers, or a light dusting of cocoa powder.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The chocolate cups and ganache can be prepared a day in advance. Assemble just before serving.
  • Flavor Twist: Swap cardamom for cinnamon or vanilla extract.
  • Storage Tips: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Vegan Option: Use coconut cream and vegan dark chocolate.