{"id":33197,"date":"2025-05-30T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=33197"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:22:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:22:04","slug":"dubais-viral-strawberry-chocolate-pistachio-cups-the-ultimate-sweet-treat-you-cant-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/dubais-viral-strawberry-chocolate-pistachio-cups-the-ultimate-sweet-treat-you-cant-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai&#8217;s Viral Strawberry Chocolate Pistachio Cups: The Ultimate Sweet Treat You Can&#8217;t Miss!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33199\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dubai-Viral-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dubai-Viral-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dubai-Viral-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dubai-Viral-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dubai-Viral-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A sweet treat that\u2019s as indulgent as it is beautiful&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Early this year in Dubai, the strawberry chocolate pistachio cups went viral: and it\u2019s easy to see why. We all know strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, but in Dubai\u2019s culinary scene, pastry chefs took it a step further by adding crispy Kataifi and pistachio butter for an irresistible crunch.<\/p>\n<p>I absolutely enjoyed Dubai&#8217;s Viral Kunafa pistachio chocolate bar, have made that quite a few times &amp; indulged in it. Hence, when I heard about these cups I had no doubt this would taste incredible with the crunchy Kataifi pistachios.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/dubais-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-delish-im-obsessed-with-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Bar, Click Here For Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32765\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dubai-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-recipe-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dubai-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-recipe-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dubai-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-recipe-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dubai-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-recipe-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dubai-viral-pistachio-kunafa-chocolate-bar-recipe-1-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kataifi and Kunafa are not the same<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-huuid=\"6937401792101331124\">Kataifi refers to the thin, shredded phyllo pastry dough used in Middle Eastern desserts, including kunafa. <\/span><span data-huuid=\"6937401792101333175\">Kunafa is the name of a specific dessert made with this kataifi dough, typically layered with a sweet cheese filling.\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"6937401792101331130\">So, kataifi is an ingredient, and kunafa is a dish.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"19d51b45-ecd8-496e-8bec-b428e30e0892\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1335\">The addition of Kataifi pistachio adds a distinctly regional touch. Kataifi is a popular Middle Eastern pastry dough used for making many desserts including Kunafa, brings a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the creamy chocolate and sweet strawberries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1335\">Each cup is a miniature work of art that not only looks gorgeous but tastes absolutely divine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1335\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33201\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Viral-Recipe-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Viral-Recipe-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Viral-Recipe-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Viral-Recipe-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Viral-Recipe-Strawberry-Chocolate-Cups.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Dubai&#8217;s Viral Strawberry Chocolate Pistachio Cups: The Ultimate Sweet Treat You Can&#8217;t Miss!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Middle Eastern<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Roasting[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kataifi dough, shredded- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Butter, melted- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Layering[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fresh ripe strawberries, sliced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kataifi-pistachio butter<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Melted chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Kataifi is available in Middle Eastern stores, it will be frozen. Defrost the dough before using it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp melted butter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Shred the kataifi using your hands &amp; add to the butter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Roast till it turns golden &amp; crispy, keep stirring otherwise kataifi will turn brown very fast.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Keep aside the roasted kataifi.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">For making pistachio butter: I added 20 shelled pistachios to a spice jar along with 3 to 4 tbsp melted butter &amp; grind to a paste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Or you can store bought pistachio butter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Have melted chocolate ready, you can use milk or dark or a combination of milk &amp; dark chocolate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To a bowl, add the roasted kataifi &amp; pour the pistachio butter &amp; combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Use fresh ripe strawberries for making this, frozen strawberries wouldn&#8217;t taste that good.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Use a transparent dessert glass.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add slice strawberries as the first layer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top with the kataifi pistachi butter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drizzle melted chocolate over it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Repeat these layers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Topmost layer should be melted chocolate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top with a fresh strawberry.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Indulge in this right away, absolutely YUM!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1335\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sweet treat that\u2019s as indulgent as it is beautiful&#8230; Early this year in Dubai, the strawberry chocolate pistachio cups went viral: and it\u2019s easy to see why. 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