Description
This Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup is a rich, creamy dessert layered with fresh strawberries, silky chocolate, crunchy cookie bits, and whipped cream. It’s easy, quick, and doesn’t require baking—perfect for a stunning treat in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh preferred)
- 1 cup chocolate pudding or mousse (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cookies or brownies
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Wash and chop the strawberries into small pieces.
- Make the Chocolate Layer: Use store-bought pudding or mix melted chocolate with cream and a touch of vanilla.
- Crush Cookies: Place cookies or brownies in a plastic bag and crush them into chunky bits.
- Whip the Cream: If using fresh cream, whip until soft peaks form.
- Build the First Layer: Start with crushed cookies at the bottom of your cup.
- Add Chocolate: Spoon a thick layer of chocolate over the cookies.
- Add Fruit: Add chopped strawberries on top of the chocolate.
- Top with Cream: Layer whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Drizzle and Repeat: Drizzle chocolate syrup, then repeat layers as needed. Finish with a strawberry and cookie crumb topping.
- Chill or Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes or enjoy right away.
Notes
Use clear cups or glasses to highlight the beautiful layers. For a healthy twist, use dark chocolate and Greek yogurt. Feel free to swap strawberries with mangoes, bananas, or raspberries. This dessert is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Dubai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg