Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup
A charming, silky dessert featuring rich chocolate-dipped strawberries and creamy vanilla custard, perfect for date nights or brunch.
Ingredients
Fruit
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled (about 2 cups) Ensure strawberries are dry before dipping.
Chocolate
- 8 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips) Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter Optional, for sheen on chocolate.
Custard
- 2 cups prepared vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade) For homemade, include 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Toppings & Crunch
- 1/2 cup golden crispy flakes (or crushed cornflakes for texture) Crush right before serving for maximum crunch.
- mint leaves for garnish Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- Dip fresh strawberries into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined tray to set.
- Prepare the custard according to package instructions or homemade recipe.
Assembly
- Once the chocolate has set, spoon the custard into serving cups.
- Arrange the chocolate-covered strawberries on top of the custard.
- Garnish with golden crispy flakes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Serve in clear glass ramekins or mason jars for presentation. Add extra melted chocolate over the strawberries for drama.