Description
Silky chocolate strawberry indulgence pays homage to Dubai’s luxurious dessert scene, blending rich cocoa with fresh berry sweetness. Culinary adventurers will savor each spoonful of this elegant treat that whispers gourmet romance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup kataifi pastry, shredded
- Fresh strawberries
Nut and Cream Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pistachio cream
- 1 teaspoon tahini
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- Flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a saucepan over low heat until it steams, approximately 3 minutes, then remove and whisk chocolate chips until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer molten chocolate into a broad, shallow container, carefully seal with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and chill in freezer for roughly 30 minutes until thickened and cooled.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then introduce kataifi and toast, stirring periodically, until achieving a golden, crisp texture (approximately 6 minutes). Separate 3 tablespoons for garnishing and set remaining aside.
- Strain the chilled chocolate mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl, incorporating instant pudding mix until slightly thickened and thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend pistachio cream and water until smooth, then gently fold in toasted kataifi, chopped pistachios, and tahini, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the kataifi mixture evenly across a shallow serving dish, then delicately layer the chocolate pudding mixture on top.
- Embellish with reserved crispy kataifi, additional pistachios, and a sprinkle of flaky salt if desired. Accompany with fresh strawberries for an interactive dipping experience.
Notes
- Elevate the chocolate’s richness by using high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a more intense flavor profile.
- Toast pistachios beforehand to enhance their nutty aroma and add a deeper, more complex taste to the dessert.
- Ensure kataifi is crispy by using a dry skillet and stirring frequently to prevent burning while achieving a golden-brown color.
- Substitute dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the creamy texture and decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg