Dubai Chocolate Berry Trifle – A Luxurious Dessert
The Dubai Chocolate Berry Trifle brings together multiple sensations from milk chocolate and pistachio cream with kataifi noodles and fresh berries. The mixture consists of milk chocolate alongside pistachio cream together with crispy kataifi dough strands and fresh mixed berries. The dessert serves as an attractive choice for all special events.
Ingredients:
To prepare the kataifi:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- The recipe includes 1 cup of kataifi (finely chopped layers of phyllo dough) among its ingredients.
For the pistachio cream mixture:
- 1 cup pistachio cream or pistachio butter
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
For the chocolate layer:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (add more if needed)
For the fruit layer:
- An amount of 2 quarts (which equates to 8 cups) consists of strawberries that need to be stemmed before halving.
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
How to make:
1. Prepare the kataifi
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the kataifi and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy.
- Set the sautéed kataifi aside.
2. Prepare pistachio cream mixture
- Mix the pistachio cream and tahini in a bowl.
- Whisk till well mixed to prepare a smooth mixture and keep aside.
3. Melt chocolate
- Place the chocolate chips in a double boiler (place a bowl above a pot of boiling water).
- Melt chocolate over medium heat, stirring regularly, till utterly smooth and smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil and stir well.
- Turn off the heat but keep the chocolate warm.
4. Prepare the trifle
- It’s best to prepare this dessert just before serving so that the chocolate layer does not set.
- In a trifle bowl or large serving bowl, first pour half of the melted chocolate.
- Top it with half of the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
- Now spread a layer of half the pistachio cream mixture.
- Sprinkle with ¾ cup of roasted kataifi.
- Now add all the remaining berries and the remaining pistachio cream mixture.
- Top with the remaining chocolate.
- Finally sprinkle with the remaining kataifi.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this wonderful dessert!
Tips:
It is possible to fry the kataifi in advance but you should make the rest of the trifle immediately before serving to maintain the proper chocolate consistency.
- You can also use dark chocolate if you like.
- If pistachio cream is not available, you can use pistachio butter or ground pistachio paste.
- Make sure the berries are fresh so that the dessert remains fresh.
This Dubai Chocolate Berry Trifle is a wonderful combination of taste, colour and texture that your guests will surely love!
FAQs:
What is Dubai Chocolate Berry Trifle?
You will experience a delightful dessert union between milk chocolate and pistachio cream and crisp kataifi flakes with fresh berries. The dessert boasts rich flavors along with its intricate texture that suits every special event.
What is kataifi and where can I buy it?
Phyllo dough which forms Kataifi has thin and fine layers that are created into noodle shapes. People typically find Kataifi dough in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean departments of stores. You can also order it online.
What can I use if I don’t have kataifi?
If kataifi is not available, you can use crushed phyllo pastry sheets or roasted chopped cashews and almonds.
What is pistachio cream? Can I make it at home?
Pistachio cream or pistachio butter is made from ground pistachios and sweeteners. You can buy it from the market or make it at home by grinding pistachios and adding a little milk, honey or condensed milk to it.
Can I use dark chocolate?
If you want a slightly darker and less sweet taste, you can use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.