Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups (Print Version)

Rich chocolate biscuit base layered with creamy filling and fresh strawberry topping in easy-to-serve 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 Make It:

01 - Combine crushed chocolate biscuits with melted butter in a bowl until well incorporated. Distribute mixture evenly among six serving cups, pressing gently to create compact base layer.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. In 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 texture achieves.
03 - Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling evenly over biscuit bases in each cup, smoothing tops to create uniform surface.
04 - Toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar if desired and let rest for 10 minutes to release juices. Layer macerated strawberries evenly over cheesecake filling in each cup.
05 - Heat heavy cream to simmer point. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and allow to sit 1 minute undisturbed. Stir until smooth and glossy consistency forms. Cool slightly before spooning thin ganache layer over strawberries in each cup.
06 - Refrigerate assembled cups for minimum 2 hours until all layers set completely.
07 - Top each cup with whole strawberry, dark chocolate shavings, and crushed pistachios if desired before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No oven needed—perfect for warm weather or busy schedules
  • Individual portions make serving and portion control effortless
  • Combines beloved flavors: chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries
  • Impressive presentation that looks like it came from a Dubai patisserie
  • Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for stress-free entertaining
  • Easy to customize with pistachios, cardamom, or other Middle Eastern flavors
02 -
  • Cups can be made up to 24 hours in advance—just add garnishes right before serving
  • Use clear glass cups or jars to show off the beautiful layers
  • Let the ganache cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring to prevent it from melting the cheesecake layer
  • For the best texture, allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before using
  • Macerate strawberries while preparing other components to maximize their juicy flavor
  • Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese to maintain airiness—use a spatula and cut-and-fold motion
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