We’re kissing boring snacks goodbye, and saying hello to these amazing Farmer Cheese Dubai Chocolate Cups made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Inspired by the viral dessert that’s sweeping your social feeds, our version uses creamy Farmer Cheese to turn this trendy treat into a timeless classic you’ll go nuts for!
The magic of these delectable cups involves a rich chocolate shell that surrounds a creamy filling of Lifeway Farmer Cheese and earthy, nutty tahini that are combined with pure maple syrup for the perfect balance of sweetness. Nutty pistachios sprinkled on top deliver the classic taste of Dubai chocolate flavors with a gorgeous green hue that is dying to be enjoyed, bite by bite.
Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese in a store near you here or shop online to have it delivered right to you. With Lifeway in the kitchen, the recipe possibilities are endless!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 20 min Servings: 10-12 cupsIngredients
- 2 tsp. Lifeway Kefir Butter*
- 4 ounces of kataifi pastry
- 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 cup unsalted, raw/unroasted pistachios
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp. raw tahini
- 4-5 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- Garnish: extra crushed pistachios
Directions
- Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- Melt the kefir butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the kataifi, and cook, stirring often while slightly breaking up the strands, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, mixing in between, until melted.
- Spoon about 1 tsp. of the melted chocolate into each muffin cup, or just enough to coat the bottom and a little up the sides of the liner. Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
- Place the pistachios in the food processor and blend on high for 5-6 minutes, or until smooth. Stop the machine, scrape down the sides, then add the farmer cheese, tahini, and maple syrup. Blend again on high until smooth.
- Transfer the pistachio mixture to a medium bowl and add the toasted kataifi. Mix to combine. Spoon about 1 tbsp. of the pistachio filling into each cup. Using a moistened finger, press the filling down so that it’s flat, but be sure to leave a little edge around the filling.
- Remelt the chocolate if needed, then spoon the remaining chocolate amongst the remaining cups. Garnish each cup with chopped pistachios.
- Place the cups back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set before enjoying.
