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Homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar with Pistachio and Kataifi Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large Dubai Chocolate Bar
  • Category: Dessert, Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Description

This Dubai Chocolate Bar is a decadent homemade treat featuring crispy golden kataifi dough combined with rich pistachio paste and tahini, all encased in luscious layers of milk and colored white chocolate. Inspired by the viral sensation, this luxurious dessert bar offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that are easier to create at home than you might expect.

Ingredients

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For the Kataifi Mixture

  • 2 cups kataifi dough
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup pistachio paste
  • 2 tablespoons tahini

For the Chocolate Layers

  • 2 cups milk chocolate
  • ⅓ cup white chocolate
  • 3 drops green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Kataifi: Roughly chop the kataifi dough into shorter strands for easier handling and even toasting.
  2. Toast the Kataifi: Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the chopped kataifi threads, stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Mix Pistachio Filling: In a large bowl, combine the toasted kataifi with pistachio paste and tahini. Stir to blend thoroughly and set aside while preparing the chocolate layers.
  4. Melt the Chocolates: Using a double boiler or gentle heat, melt the milk chocolate in one bowl and the white chocolate in another, taking care to stir frequently and avoid burning.
  5. Color the White Chocolate: Add 3 drops of green food coloring to the melted white chocolate and mix thoroughly until the color is even.
  6. Create Chocolate Base: Drizzle the colored white chocolate on the inside of a chocolate bar mold, then pour enough melted milk chocolate to cover the bottom comfortably. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
  7. Add Pistachio-Kataifi Filling: Spoon the pistachio and kataifi mixture into the mold atop the set chocolate base. Use a palette knife to flatten the filling evenly and press it against the sides of the mold for a neat finish.
  8. Top with Chocolate: Gently pour another layer of melted milk chocolate over the filling to seal the bar.
  9. Final Set: Return the mold to the freezer for another 10 minutes or until the chocolate is completely firm.
  10. Unmold and Serve: Carefully remove the chocolate bar from the mold and enjoy this rich, textured homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar.

Notes

  • Learn how to make the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar at home. Luxurious chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crispy kataifi is easier to make than you’d think!
  • Using a double boiler for melting chocolate prevents burning and ensures smooth, glossy results.
  • If kataifi dough is unavailable, shredded phyllo dough may be used as a substitute, though texture may vary.
  • Work quickly with melted chocolate to avoid premature hardening when layering.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of a large chocolate bar
  • Calories: 812
  • Sugar: 54.2 g
  • Sodium: 152.3 mg
  • Fat: 51.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 76.2 g
  • Fiber: 6.9 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.9 mg

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