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Dubai Chocolate Cups

Dubai Chocolate Cups are an indulgent treat filled with creamy pistachio filling and encased in rich dark chocolate, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate cups
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or dairy-free butter For melting
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Toasted
  • 1 pinch salt To enhance flavor
  • 1/2 cup raw pistachio butter Main filling ingredient
  • 2 tbsp tahini For creaminess
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup To sweeten the filling
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips At least 70% cocoa for best flavor
  • 1 tsp coconut oil For melting with chocolate
For topping
  • to taste dairy-free white chocolate (melted) For drizzling
  • to taste crushed pistachios For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or dairy-free butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add unsweetened shredded coconut and a pinch of salt to the melted oil. Toast until golden brown then remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Melt dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a heatproof bowl until smooth.
  5. Spoon melted chocolate into each muffin cup to coat the bottom and sides. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set.
  6. In a bowl, mix pistachio butter, tahini, maple syrup, and toasted coconut until well combined. Adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup if needed.
  7. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pistachio mixture into each chocolate cup.
  8. Cover each filling with the remaining melted chocolate.
  9. Drizzle melted white chocolate on top and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
  10. Refrigerate for roughly 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor. Toast coconut carefully to avoid burning. For variations, substitute pistachio butter with almond or cashew butter.