Dubai Chocolate Bar
A viral chocolate bar sensation from Dubai, featuring a crunchy pistachio and knafeh filling encased in smooth milk and dark chocolate.
Prep Time
20 minutes (plus chilling)
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
800 kcal
Calories
15g
Protein
60g
Fat
50g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
40g
Sugar
100mg
Sodium
- 100g, good quality Milk Chocolate
- 100g, good quality Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 cup Pistachio Paste
- 1 cup Shredded Kataifi or Knafeh Pastry
- 2 tbsp Butter
Equipment Needed
- Chocolate Bar Mold
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Use white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Mix in other nuts like almonds or hazelnuts.
- Add a pinch of cardamom or a dash of rosewater to the filling.
- Instead of kataifi, you can use crushed cornflakes or crispy rice cereal.
Instructions:
1. Toast the kataifi pastry in a dry skillet until golden and crispy. Alternatively, bake in the oven. Let it cool and crush it into smaller pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix the pistachio paste with the toasted, crushed kataifi.
3. Melt the milk and dark chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts.
4. Pour half of the melted chocolate into the chocolate bar mold, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom and sides.
5. Chill for 10 minutes until set.
6. Spread the pistachio-kataifi mixture evenly over the set chocolate layer.
7. Pour the remaining melted chocolate on top, spreading it to cover the filling completely.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes, or until fully set.
9. Carefully unmold the chocolate bar and enjoy the crunchy, creamy treat.