Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Oat Cups
A no-bake treat inspired by the viral Dubai. Traditionally, Dubai chocolate is made with a base of crispy kataifi pastry and pistachios, but we’ve swapped the kataifi for shredded coconut for a similar texture that’s easier to find. These cups are rich, indulgent, and full of Middle Eastern flair—with chocolate in every layer and a creamy pistachio-coconut filling.
Takes 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
Chocolate Oat Base
- 100 g rolled oats approx. 1 cup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 100 g smooth peanut butter or nut butter of choice pistachio butter, almond butter, or peanut butter all work well (approx. ½ cup)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 tbsp oat milk or plant milk of choice
Pistachio Coconut Filling
- 100 g pistachio butter or finely ground pistachios (approx. ½ cup)
- 30 g desiccated coconut approx. ⅓ cup
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Chocolate Topping
- 200 g dark chocolate approx. 1 cup
Topping
- Handful of chopped roasted pistachios
- Pinch of flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Line a cupcake tin with 12 paper cases. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, nut butter, oat milk and maple syrup. Stir until the oats are fully coated and the mixture holds together.
Form the Base Layer
- Divide the mixture evenly between the cupcake cases. Press down firmly to create a compact base about 1 cm thick.
Make the Pistachio Coconut Filling
- In a small bowl, mix the pistachio butter, desiccated coconut, and maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
Layer the Filling
- Spoon the pistachio mixture evenly over the chilled base, pressing it down gently to create a smooth second layer.
Melt the Chocolate
- Break the remaining chocolate into small pieces and melt using a bain-marie (double boiler) or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
Top with Chocolate
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pistachio layer, creating a glossy top layer about ½ cm thick.
Decorate & Set
- Sprinkle with chopped roasted pistachios and a pinch of flaky sea salt, if using.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or until fully set.
Serve
- Once firm, remove from the cases and enjoy your chocolatey, nutty, coconutty Dubai-inspired oat cups.