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Dubai Chocolate Recipe: Easy Homemade Pistachio Chocolate Bar
This homemade Dubai chocolate bar has a smooth pistachio filling, crispy toasted kataifi, and a dark chocolate shell. It takes about 20 minutes of hands-on work and needs only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark or milk chocolate, melted
- ½ cup pistachio spread
- 1 cup toasted shredded kataifi pastry (optional, see tips)
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Toast the kataifi. Melt 1 Tbsp of the butter in a skillet and cook the kataifi over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring, until golden and crisp.
- Make the base. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate in a lined bar mold or small pan. Chill for 10 minutes until set.
- Add the filling. Mix the pistachio spread, toasted kataifi, the remaining butter and the salt. Spread over the chilled chocolate.
- Finish and chill. Pour the remaining melted chocolate on top, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and chill for 1 hour. Break into pieces to serve.
Tips:
- Kataifi is a shredded pastry sold in Middle Eastern and Asian grocery stores. Crushed toasted biscuits or granola work as a substitute.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use a good-quality pistachio spread. Thin or runny spreads will make the filling hard to set.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Dubai chocolate without kataifi?
Yes. Crushed toasted biscuits or granola give a similar crunch, though the texture will be slightly different.
What chocolate works best?
Dark or milk chocolate both work. Choose a chocolate with at least 50% cocoa for a richer flavor.
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