Description
Indulgent Dubai chocolate strawberry cup blends Middle Eastern elegance with classic dessert charm. Rich chocolate layers mingle with fresh strawberries, offering you a delightful culinary journey through refined flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Layering Ingredients:
- Crushed biscuits or sponge cake
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Create a silky chocolate ganache by gently melting dark chocolate with heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Prepare fresh strawberries by dicing and lightly coating with granulated sugar to enhance their natural sweetness, if desired.
- Establish a delicate base in serving glasses by crumbling crisp biscuits or soft sponge cake into a uniform layer.
- Carefully pour a generous portion of the warm chocolate ganache over the biscuit foundation, allowing it to settle and create a rich, smooth surface.
- Distribute the sweetened strawberry pieces evenly across the chocolate layer, ensuring a balanced distribution of fruit throughout the dessert.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between chocolate ganache and strawberry pieces to build visual and flavor complexity.
- Crown the dessert with a delicate swirl of freshly whipped cream, creating an elegant peak of soft texture.
- Garnish the top with delicate chocolate shavings, adding a refined visual and textural element.
- Refrigerate the dessert for approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve an optimal serving temperature of 40-45°F.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the dessert’s taste.
- Macerate strawberries with a splash of balsamic vinegar to enhance their natural sweetness and add depth to the flavor profile.
- Customize the texture by using graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or gluten-free alternatives for the base layer to suit different dietary needs.
- Lighten the dessert by substituting whipped coconut cream for traditional heavy cream, creating a dairy-free option that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg