Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups (Print View)

Mini dessert cups with a chocolate base, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping for a luxurious finish.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 150 grams chocolate digestive biscuits, crushed
02 - 50 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 300 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 100 milliliters heavy cream
05 - 80 grams powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Topping

08 - 12 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
09 - 50 grams dark chocolate, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon pistachios, finely chopped
11 - Edible gold leaf for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate digestive biscuits with melted butter until fully incorporated.
03 - Divide biscuit mixture evenly among prepared liners, pressing firmly to establish an even base. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until light and creamy with no lumps.
05 - Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling onto each chilled base, smoothing tops evenly.
06 - Refrigerate filled cups for at least 2 hours until the cheesecake sets completely.
07 - Crown each chilled mini cheesecake with a strawberry half. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
08 - Top with chopped pistachios and edible gold leaf. Serve immediately or store chilled until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're deceptively simple to make, yet they taste and look like you spent hours perfecting them.
  • The combination of chocolate base, tangy cream, and fresh berries hits every note your palate could want in one elegant bite.
  • You can prep them hours ahead, which makes entertaining feel effortless and stress-free.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are everything in cheesecake—cold cream cheese lumps no matter how hard you try, so be patient and let it sit out first.
  • The lemon juice isn't just for flavor; it prevents your filling from tasting cloying and keeps the cream cheese from breaking when mixed with the cream.
03 -
  • If your strawberries release too much liquid, pat them dry with a paper towel before adding them; this prevents your cheesecake from getting soggy.
  • Tempering your dark chocolate before drizzling (melting it slowly over low heat) makes it set with a beautiful snap rather than remaining sticky.
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