Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups (Print Version)

Creamy, chocolatey layers topped with fresh strawberries in convenient chilled cups.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 5.3 oz chocolate digestive biscuits or chocolate graham crackers, crushed
02 - 1.8 oz unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8.8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2.8 oz powdered sugar
05 - 6.8 fl oz heavy cream, cold
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

07 - 7 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar, optional for macerating

→ Chocolate Ganache

09 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
10 - 2.7 fl oz heavy cream

→ Garnish

11 - 6 whole strawberries
12 - Dark chocolate shavings, optional
13 - Crushed pistachios, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine crushed chocolate biscuits with melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed. Divide mixture among six serving cups and press gently to form compact bases.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream with vanilla extract to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.
03 - Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling over biscuit bases in each cup, smoothing the tops evenly.
04 - Toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar if desired and let macerate for 10 minutes. Layer macerated strawberries evenly over cheesecake filling in each cup.
05 - Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly, then spoon a thin layer over strawberries in each cup.
06 - Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours until completely set.
07 - Before serving, garnish each cup with a whole strawberry, dark chocolate shavings, and crushed pistachios if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and simple no-bake dessert perfect for warm climates.
  • Combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries for a balanced flavor.
  • Individual serving cups make it easy to portion and serve.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and easily customizable.
  • Impress guests with an elegant Middle Eastern fusion twist.
02 -
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
  • Whip heavy cream to soft peaks to maintain a light, airy texture.
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly before spooning to prevent melting the strawberry layer.
  • You can prepare these cups up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
  • Double-check biscuit and chocolate ingredients for allergens if serving guests with sensitivities.
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