Description

The Dubai Strawberry Cup is a delightful and elegant dessert featuring crispy shredded filo dough layered with luscious pistachio butter, fresh strawberries, and rich melted chocolate. This easy-to-make treat combines a variety of textures and flavors, offering a sweet nutty crunch with a fresh fruity finish, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent everyday dessert.

Ingredients

Shredded Filo Mixture

1 1/2 cups shredded filo (or Kataifi)
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup pistachio butter (or Biscoff)

Toppings and Garnish

1 bar dark chocolate (or your favorite type of chocolate)
7 strawberries (sliced or quartered)
Chopped toasted pistachios (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the Filo Dough: Purchase shredded filo dough, about 454 grams pack, and use approximately 150 grams (1/3 of the pack). Thaw it in the fridge following package instructions. Once thawed, cut the filo into thin sections on a cutting board and separate the strands carefully using clean hands to ensure no clumps.
Cook the Filo: Heat a pan over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until it shimmers. Add the shredded filo and stir continuously for 5 to 10 minutes until the filo becomes crispy and lightly golden. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
Melt the Pistachio Butter: Warm the 1/3 cup pistachio butter in the microwave or using a double boiler just until it becomes runny. Mix the melted pistachio butter into the cooled crispy filo to combine well.
Melt the Chocolate: Use a microwave or double boiler to melt the chocolate bar until smooth and runny, ready for drizzling.
Assemble the Dessert: In one large mason jar or two small jars, start layering the dessert by adding fresh strawberries first, followed by 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pistachio-filo mixture, then a drizzle of melted chocolate. Repeat these layers until the jar is full.
Garnish and Serve: Top off the dessert with any remaining crispy filo and sprinkle with chopped toasted pistachios for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute pistachio butter with Biscoff spread if preferred.
The shredded filo dough can typically be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores; brands like Krinos, Adonis, or Highland Farms are recommended.
Ensure the filo strands are fully separated before cooking to achieve the best crispy texture.
For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate, but milk or semi-sweet chocolate works as well.
Serve this dessert promptly to maintain the crispiness of the filo.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Middle Eastern