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dubai chocolate bar recipe - Close up of a broken Dubai chocolate bar revealing a bright green pistachio and crunchy kataifi filling

Viral Dubai Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar

A homemade version of the viral Dubai chocolate bar featuring a crunchy toasted kataifi and creamy pistachio filling encased in a snappy chocolate shell.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 large bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale

400g High-quality milk or dark chocolate, chopped
150g Kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo), finely chopped
40g Unsalted butter
200g Pistachio cream or butter
1/2 tsp Sea salt
Optional: Edible gold leaf or colored cocoa butter for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kataifi and stir constantly for 5-8 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy.
Step 2: Transfer the toasted kataifi to a bowl and let it cool slightly. Fold in the pistachio cream and sea salt until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Melt 2/3 of your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments. Once melted, stir in the remaining 1/3 of the chocolate until smooth to help with tempering.
Step 4: Pour a thin layer of chocolate into silicone chocolate bar molds. Use a spoon to push the chocolate up the sides to ensure the filling is fully encased. Tap to remove bubbles.
Step 5: Place the molds in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set.
Step 6: Spoon the pistachio-knafeh mixture into the chocolate shells, leaving a small gap at the top. Smooth the filling with the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling to seal the bars. Use a spatula or bench scraper to level the top. Chill for at least 1 hour before unmolding.

Notes

Ensure the kataifi is cooled before mixing with the pistachio cream to maintain maximum crunch.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers & Snacks
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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