These “Dubai Chocolate Cups” Are So Good, I’m Not Sharing the Box with Anyone

Unpopular opinion alert: I haven’t been wowed by the Dubai chocolate trend. While I love the combo of pistachio, kadayif (the thin shreds of light, crispy phyllo), and dark chocolate, I often find the chocolate flavor too overpowering. That is, until I tried Compartes’ Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups. I can now officially call myself a big fan — even if I’m possibly the last one to jump on the bandwagon. Better late than never, right? 

These chocolate cups might be a new item from Compartes, but they’re already a hit. And it makes sense: dark or milk chocolate shells stuffed with a creamy pistachio filling and crispy phyllo strips? Dubai chocolate fans won’t want to share the box. 

Each box has 10 cups for $44.95, and you can choose whether you want your box to come with all milk chocolate or all dark chocolate cups. It’s a delicious gourmet gift you can buy just for yourself or a fellow Dubai chocolate devotee. 

I sampled both the milk and dark chocolate cups. While they’re both delicious, my preference is the milk chocolate because it lets the pistachio flavor shine a little more. That said, the dark chocolate cups surprised me — I didn’t find the chocolate flavor nearly as overwhelming as I have in the Dubai chocolate bars I’ve bought from the store and even made myself. 

I have really liked storing these Dubai chocolate cups in my fridge, so that the filling doesn’t ooze out as much when I bite into one. I’m genuinely surprised by how much I like them, and now I’m thinking I should grab a couple boxes for holiday gifting … 

What’s the best Dubai chocolate you’ve tried? Tell us about it in the comments below.