When you think of Dubai, what comes to mind? Maybe huge buildings like the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Golden Desert, or more Luxury.

But what if I tell you there are also some popular foods that are not just popular in the UAE but even outside of it, such as the Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Recipe, which has become famous on TikTok and YouTube shorts?

This viral chocolate strawberry is now a must-try among Middle Eastern desserts.

After watching a couple of videos on social media, I also tried it, and it was really nice.

In this blog post, I will give you the Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Recipe, which you can make for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, maybe Christmas, birthday parties, or when hosting guests. It’s a luxurious treat from the Middle East.

Besides this, I will also give you some customizing options, pro tips, and ingredients that I believe you wouldn’t have tried before.

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Why This Recipe Stands Out

Let me first tell you what makes the Dubai chocolate strawberry recipe very special. When you try a traditional chocolate-covered strawberry, it is usually classic.

But the Dubai version is a little different because it’s a true luxury chocolate dessert.

Here are a few reasons why you will love it, especially for a special occasion.

Premium Ingredients: The ingredients used in the double chocolate strawberry recipe are very different. For example, it has edible gold leaf, saffron-infused chocolate, and camel milk chocolate. These ingredients give it a different taste and appearance.
Professional Finish: This recipe has a very different and professional finish. It is glossy and has a smooth chocolate coating that can easily rival any high-end chocolate layer.
Creative Presentation: There are too many ways to present this Dubai-style chocolate-covered strawberry. You can present it with edible gold dust or rose petal garnish (we call it Dubai-strawberry chocolate covered because it matches Dubai’s lavish lifestyle)

The dubai chocolate strawberry is a lovely gift you can give others, or you can make it for a romantic evening or when you want your dining table to look more luxurious, especially when inviting guests for dinner.

Ingredients: The Dubai Touch

To make Dubai-style chocolate strawberries, you don’t need too many things, just a few high-quality ingredients.

However, there are many options that you can add to your recipe to give it a more luxurious look and taste.

Essential Ingredients:

Fresh Strawberries: For the best result, I recommend organic, plump, and ripe strawberries. I tried different strawberries, but the large-shaped berries worked pretty well, especially while dipping. These strawberries are also good for chocolate coating. Besides this, you want to have a strawberry with green leaves intact for a beautiful presentation.
High-Quality Chocolate: You will need dark chocolate. I recommend you go with a premium brand like Patchi or Mirzam, which are among the best chocolate for strawberries and well-known Middle Eastern chocolate brands. They are famous for their rich flavor and smooth texture. However, if you want to melt the chocolate at home, you can go with couverture chocolate. They have a higher percentage of cocoa butter, which will give your recipe a glossy and beautiful finish.

Optional Luxuries:

They will give your Dubai Chocolate Strawberry a totally different look.

Edible Gold Leaf or Gold Dust: It will give a shimmering, luxurious finish and will make your strawberry look lavish and tasty
Saffron Threads: This one is good if you want to enhance flavor. You just have to steep the saffron in a warm cream before mixing it in chocolate.
Camel Milk Chocolate: It’s a unique Middle Eastern chocolate made of camel milk. It’s creamy and slightly caramel-like compared to traditional chocolate.
Rosewater or Date Syrup: They are good for authentic middle eastern flavor. Rose water is good for floral note and the date syrup gives natural caramel sweetness.
Pistachios or Almonds (Finely Chopped): If you roll a dipped strawberry in crushed nuts like coconut, pistachio, or any other, it will give a delightful crunch, plus, it will easily complement chocolate.
Edible Rose Petals: It’s an elegant garnish option, which enhances aesthetic appeal, and provides a light, fragrant taste.

You can use any of these optional options for luxurious finish. I love nuts, so I tried with pistachio and camel milk. But for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, or when hosting dinner, you can use edible gold leaf or gold dust.

Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Strawberries

You first need to choose strawberries that are firm, bright red, and free of blemishes to ensure the best flavor and texture (I prefer choosing the large ones with green leaves; they’re good).
Then, you need to rinse strawberries under cold water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. You just want to make sure there is no moisture on the strawberries (moisture prevents the chocolate from sticking to strawberries), so make sure they are fully dry; you can even keep them under the ceiling fan or in an open area to fully dry them.

Step 2: Melting the Chocolate for a Smooth Coating

Double-boiler method: You just have to add your chocolate in a bowl and then place that bowl over a simmering water pot (but make sure the bowl isn’t touching the water, keep one or two inch gap between the bowl bottom and pot’s water level). Stir occasionally until the chocolate melts completely.
Microwave method: You need to heat the chocolate in 20-second intervals, but you need to stir in between, until the chocolate becomes smooth and creamy (like paste).

Pro Tip: Don’t overheat the chocolate; otherwise, the chocolate will become grainy or thick, which isn’t suitable for Dubai Chocolate Strawberry recipes.

If you’re wondering how to melt chocolate for strawberries, this step gives a silky, smooth finish.

However, if the chocolate somehow becomes thick, you can stir ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or butter; it’ll make it smooth, less thick, plus shiny.

Step 3: Adding the Dubai Twist to Your Chocolate Strawberries

For saffron-infused chocolate: Take a few threads of saffron and steep in the warm cream for a few minutes. Then, you can mix them in melted chocolate for a floral touch.
For a hint of rose: You need to add a few drops of rose water to the chocolate before dipping.
For a luxurious finish, You have to press edible gold leaf onto strawberry, or you can also dust them with gold powder to make them look more glamorous.

Step 4: Dipping and Decorating Your Luxury Chocolate Strawberries

Now you need to hold the chocolate one by one with the help of a steep and dip it into the melted chocolate. (If you’re looking for the best way to dip strawberries in chocolate, make sure they are fully dry for the chocolate to coat evenly). However, Then swirl it to make sure it gets chocolate properly on every side.
If you want to add extra flair, you can drizzle date syrup, sprinkle crushed pistachios, Almonds, Edible Roses, Petals, or anything else that you like to add texture and flavor (I have used Pistachios).

Step 5: Setting the Chocolate for Perfect Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Place chocolate-dipped strawberry on a parchment-lined tray to prevent it from sticking.
Allow the strawberry to cool down at room temperature, or you can also keep them in a fridge for around 15-20 minutes until the chocolate is fully set on the strawberry.
You should avoid sticking the strawberry until the chocolate is not completely hardened, as it can break the chocolate on the strawberry.

These were simple steps to follow for luxury-inspired chocolate strawberries that taste as good as they look.

What to Serve with Dubai Chocolate Strawberries

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry is a complete recipe on its own and you can eat it without anything.

However, Here are a few pairing options which will give you a full Dubai-inspired dessert experience.

Arabic Coffee or Moroccan Mint Tea: They have an aromatic flavor which balances the sweetness of chocolate (which you have on the strawberry). And also give you middle eastern vibes.
Fresh Dates and Nuts: Middle Eastern people eat them with coffee, so you can pair them to add natural sweetness and crunch to your creamy chocolate strawberry.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine: This is a great option for a romantic evening, as the bubbles help cleanse the palate between bites.
Other Dubai-Inspired Desserts: You can also serve with baklava or kunafa.
Saffron-Infused Milk: it’s a warm and lightly spiced drink which complements the luxurious flavors of saffron or rosewater in the strawberries.
Vanilla or Cardamom Ice Cream: Their creamy texture looks good with chocolate-covered strawberries. So, If you want the best ice cream for chocolate strawberries, these flavors enhance the richness of Middle Eastern-inspired desserts.

Ingredient Substitutes for Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Recipe

If you don’t have all the ingredients that I mentioned available, especially the luxury ones, here are some substitutes that you can try.

You can replace camel milk chocolate with high-quality dark or even milk chocolate for a similarly rich and creamy texture.
If gold leaf isn’t available then you can use gold dust for a subtle shimmer, or omit it entirely without affecting the taste.
If date syrup isn’t available, but there is honey in your home, then you can swap it too. Besides honey, maple syrup also works well; they both provide natural sweetness but with a slightly different flavor.
Use a pinch of cardamom instead of using saffron for a Middle Eastern flavor, you can use cardamom, as it offers warm, aromatic notes.

Variations to Try for Dubai-Inspired Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Here are some creative variations for a twist.

White Chocolate Version: You can use white chocolate and drizzle with rosewater for a floral touch.
Nutty Delight: Just roll the chocolate-covered strawberries in crushed pistachios, almonds, or peanuts for crunch. These chocolate strawberry toppings enhance the dessert with Middle Eastern flavors.
Spicy Twist: You just want to add a pinch of chili powder in the chocolate (when it melts, or even on top/coating) for a surprising kick that enhances the richness.
Vegan Option: You can use dairy-free chocolate and skip the gold leaf if you need a plant-based treat.
Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over dark chocolate-dipped strawberries for a perfect sweet-salty taste.
Coconut Coating: Take a little coconut, shred it, and then dip strawberries in that for tropical flavor and extra texture. (You can mix coconut in melted chocolate)
Stuffed Strawberries: Hollow out the strawberries slightly and fill them with date paste, almond butter or something else you want, then dip in chocolate for a rich bite.

What’s the secret to perfect chocolate-covered strawberries?

The secret is that you need to dry your strawberry properly and use high quality chocolate. And then temper it properly for a glossy finish.

When you remove moisture completely, the chocolate can stick to the strawberry. Otherwise, it won’t.

You always want to melt the chocolate slowly and avoid overheating it. And if you want to mix something in the chocolate, like shredded coconut, then you need to do it when the chocolate is melted.

Can I use white chocolate instead?

Yes, you can use white chocolate for the white chocolate strawberry recipe. It also pairs very well with rose water and edible gold if you want a luxurious twist.

But yeah, it’s slightly thicker to melt than dark chocolate.

But if you stir it continuously and melt at a lower temperature, you will get the ideal chocolate paste in which you will dip your strawberry.

How long do chocolate-covered strawberries last?

I personally recommend you to eat as soon as possible after making them, but they can last around 1-2 days if you properly store them in a cool place, (make sure the place is dry).

Plus you can also keep your chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container and then keep them in a fridge for a little longer duration.

But generally, 1-2 days are enough. If you keep them longer than that, they will start losing their natural texture.

So I recommend eating it whenever you make it or just within 2 days.

How do I prevent chocolate from becoming dull or chalky?

It’s very important to temper the chocolate. You want to heat it slowly, stir continuously, and avoid any contact with water, otherwise, it will cause it to seize.

Plus, you want to use the couverture chocolate, and it helps maintain a smooth and glossy finish.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes, you can make Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Recipe vegan, you just have to use dairy-free chocolate. Usually, coconut or almond milk chocolate. And, you have to skip the golden leaf for a vegan-friendly version.

Beside this, you can use plant-based decorations, such as crushed nuts, dried rose petals, for better appearance.

Conclusion

This was the Dubai Chocolate Strawberry which is more than just a simple dessert. Usually, traditional desserts are not as beautiful as this chocolate-covered strawberry, even in the Middle East.

Plus, it’s easy to make with a few simple steps. And, you can make this strawberry on a special occasion to impress your guest, partner, or just to simply treat yourself. It’s one of the best luxury chocolate treats for special occasions.