I’ve been seeing this Dubai chocolate bar everywhere lately, and since I LOVE pistachio and Knafeh, I finally gave in and tried it! And guess what? It’s AMAZING! Rich, crunchy, nutty, and super easy to make.
I absolutely loved the texture and flavor of this pistachio Knafeh chocolate bar, and it also looks very gorjus!
Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
I kept asking myself what's so special about the Dubai chocolate? It is unlike any other, it’s made with high quality chocolate, pistachio butter, and crispy kataifi (shredded filo pastry).
To make this treat, I also used a silicone chocolate mold because it makes removing the chocolate easier. However, if you don’t want to buy a mold, you can use a loaf pan instead.
In my opinion, making this unique chocolate bar at home is an easy and budget-friendly way to enjoy this treat.
You'll Need
White chocolate chips: I used small amount just to drizzle on top.
Milk chocolate: I used high quality milk chocolate bar.
Butter: Unsalted.
Kataifi: It is a kind of shredded dough I use to make Kunafa, and I buy it from any Middle eastern grocery store. You may also order it online.
Tip: In this recipe, we need a finely chopped Kataifi, so if you buy it in the form of long strands, put it in the food processor and beat until finely chopped.
Pistachio butter: I couldn't find it in my local grocery store, so I ordered it on amazon.
Tahini: I use ¼ cup high quality tahini.
Find the quantities in the recipe card.
Step By Step Photos
First, microwave the white chocolate and drizzle it in the chocolate molds, and then freeze for 15 minutes.
Microwave the milk chocolate until melted. Pour half of the melted chocolate into the mould and freeze for 20-30 minutes or until solid.
In a frying pan, melt the butter and stir the kataifi constantly until brown and crispy (for about 10 minutes).
Tip: Make sure it is clumps-free and crispy.
Turn off the heat. Stir in the pistachio butter and tahini, and allow the mixture to cool completely.
Spread the pistachio filling mixture on top.
Spread the remaining melted chocolate on top and freeze for 20-25 minutes more and then cut and serve.
Pro Tips
- Cool the Kataifi completely before adding to the pistachio butter to stay crispy.
- Spoon the chocolate carefully on top of the katifi mixture to avoid making a mess.
- Use high quality chocolate and pistachio butter for better results.
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Recipe
Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
Equipment
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon white chocolate chips
- 350 g milk chocolate bar , chopped
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 110 g kataifi , finely chopped
- 200 g pistachio butter
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate for 20 seconds or until meted. Drizzle it with a fork in the chocolate molds, and then freeze for 15 minutes.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, add the chopped milk chocolate and microwave for 20 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Pour half the melted chocolate into the mould over the white chocolate (it must cover the bottom of the mould) and freeze for 20-30 minutes until solid.
- Now, in a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and stir the kataifi in constantly for about 10 minutes until browned.
- Take the pan off the heat and, stir in the pistachio butter and tahini, and then let it cool completely.
- Spread the pistachio filling mixture equally over the chocolate in the mold.
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate evenly over the pistachio filling to cover it. Freeze for 25 minutes more. Once solid Remove from molds, cut and enjoy.
Mark says
I love this dessert so much.