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Dubai Chocolate Strawberries with Pistachio-Coconut Tahini Coating

These luxurious gluten-free strawberries are dipped in a sticky, divine blend of toasted coconut flakes, pistachio cream, and tahini—then finished with a dark chocolate shell. Chewy, glossy, and indulgently sophisticated.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Heatproof spatula
  • Parchment-Lined Tray
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Dry skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh strawberries rinsed and dried thoroughly
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes not shredded
  • ¼ cup tahini gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¼ cup pistachio cream gluten-free
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate at least 70%
  • Optional: flaked sea salt for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine tahini and coconut oil. Stir constantly until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, combine tahaini and pistachio cream until fully combined. Fold in toasted coconut flakes until evenly coated.
  • Scoop 1-2 teaspoons of the coconut-pistachio mixture and press around the base or sides of each strawberry. Let sit for a minute to firm slightly.
  • Add dark chocolate and coconut oil to a bowl. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave (20-second bursts, stirring between) or in a double boiler. Dip the coconut-coated portion of each strawberry into the chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray.
  • Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until chocolate hardens. Optional: sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best contrast
Let the coconut mixture cool slightly before handling
If pistachio cream is runny, chill first to thicken
For extra elegance, drizzle with white chocolate after the dark chocolate has set
Keyword dubai chocolate, dubai chocolate strawberries
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