Ingredients
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