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dubai chocolate bar recipe - A cross-section of a Dubai chocolate bar showing the bright green pistachio and kataifi filling.

Homemade Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar

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A luxurious, crunchy chocolate bar filled with toasted kataifi, pistachio cream, and tahini, inspired by the viral Fix Dessert Chocolatier.

  • Total Time: PT30M
  • Yield: 4 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale

300g Milk chocolate, high quality
100g Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
150g Kataifi pastry, finely chopped
50g Unsalted butter
200g Pistachio cream or spread
1 tbsp Tahini
A pinch of sea salt
Optional: Edible gold leaf for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Finely chop the kataifi pastry into small bits. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the kataifi. Stir constantly for 5-8 minutes until it is a deep golden brown and very crunchy. Remove from heat and let it cool in a separate bowl.
Step 2: Once the kataifi is cool, add the pistachio cream, tahini, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the pastry is completely coated and the mixture is thick. Set aside.
Step 3: Melt the dark and milk chocolate together using a double boiler or in 30-second increments in the microwave. Stir until completely smooth.
Step 4: Pour a thin layer of chocolate into your chocolate bar molds. Use a small brush or spoon to push the chocolate up the sides of the mold to create a shell. Place the mold in the freezer for 5 minutes to set.
Step 5: Remove the mold from the freezer and evenly distribute the pistachio kataifi filling among the bars, pressing it down gently. Leave a little space at the top for the final chocolate layer.
Step 6: Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling, smoothing it out with a spatula to seal the bars completely.
Step 7: Place the molds back in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm and snaps easily when removed from the mold.

Notes

For the best results, use a silicone chocolate mold and ensure the kataifi is toasted to a very dark golden color for maximum crunch.

  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT10M
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg