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Dubai chocolate bar recipe topped with pistachio cream and kataifi crunch
Jason Clarke

Foolproof Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe

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Recreate the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar at home with this foolproof recipe. Our guide guarantees the perfect result, from achieving the iconic crunchy kataifi filling to mastering the rich, snapping chocolate shell. Learn the secrets to making this luxurious dessert flawlessly in your own kitchen.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 large bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 150 g kataifi chopped
  • 60 g unsalted butter for toasting kataifi
  • 300 g pistachio cream
  • 30 g tahini about 2 tbsp
  • 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Shell
  • 300 g dark chocolate 60–70% cacao
  • 150 g milk chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil Required only if using the 'Easy No-Temper Method'

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add chopped kataifi and toast until deeply golden and nutty-smelling. Let cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooled kataifi with pistachio cream, tahini, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined and scoopable.
  3. Melt your chocolate: either temper it for a shiny, snappy finish, or melt with coconut oil for a simpler method that requires refrigeration.
  4. Pour about one-third of the melted chocolate into each mold. Tilt to coat sides and chill until firm.
  5. Spoon in the filling, pressing gently to flatten and reach the edges.
  6. Cover with remaining melted chocolate, smooth the bottom, and refrigerate for at least 30–45 minutes until fully set.
  7. Once firm, unmold the bars. If using tempered chocolate, they can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise, keep them refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Let the toasted kataifi cool completely before mixing to preserve the crunch.
  • Tempered chocolate allows room temperature storage and a snappier finish, while the coconut oil version is easier but must be kept chilled.
  • These bars also freeze well! Wrap tightly and thaw in the fridge before serving.

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