Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups (Printable Version)

Layered dark chocolate and fresh strawberries in elegant cups for a simple, luxurious treat.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa minimum), chopped
02 - 4 fl oz heavy cream
03 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Biscuit Base

04 - 3.5 oz digestive biscuits or tea biscuits, crushed
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Layer

06 - 8.8 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
07 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar

→ Garnish

08 - 6 whole fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
10 - Edible gold leaf

# Steps:

01 - Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter. Divide mixture evenly among 6 serving cups, pressing gently to establish an even base layer.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each burst, until mixture achieves smooth and glossy consistency. Cool slightly before use.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and allow to rest for 5 minutes to release natural juices.
04 - Distribute cooled chocolate ganache evenly over biscuit base in each cup. Top with macerated strawberry layer.
05 - Crown each cup with one whole strawberry, sprinkle of chopped pistachios, and optional edible gold leaf for elegant presentation.
06 - Refrigerate for 1 hour minimum before serving to achieve optimal texture and flavor integration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when honestly, you just layered things and let the fridge do the work.
  • Fresh strawberries paired with dark chocolate is basically a flavor combination that can't fail, and these cups prove it.
  • You can make these ahead of time, which means less stress and more time enjoying your own dinner party.
02 -
  • Don't skip the macerating step with the strawberries—it genuinely changes the texture and makes them taste more concentrated and sweet.
  • If your chocolate seizes up and becomes grainy, it means there was moisture involved; start over with fresh chocolate rather than trying to salvage it.
03 -
  • Invest in a good quality dark chocolate—it's only 200 grams and this is where it truly shines, so don't compromise here.
  • If you're serving these to guests, prepare everything but hold the garnish until right before serving so the gold leaf stays pristine and the strawberries don't weep.
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