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The Viral Dubai Chocolate Recipe

A luxurious, thick chocolate bar packed with the ultimate ASMR crunch of golden-toasted kataifi pastry sheets blended into rich pistachio cream and earthy tahini.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • High-Quality Chocolate: 400 grams Dark or Milk chocolate, chopped
  • Kataifi Dough: 150 grams Raw shredded phyllo dough
  • Pistachio Cream: 200 grams Sweetened pistachio paste/spread
  • Tahini: 1 tablespoon Pure sesame paste
  • Unsalted Butter: 2-3 tablespoons For toasting the pastry

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Shell
  2. Melt half of your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour a thin layer into a deep silicone chocolate bar mold, ensuring it coats the bottom and sides evenly. Place the mold in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to harden.
  3. Step 2: Toast the Kataifi
  4. Chop the raw kataifi dough into small, half-inch pieces. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kataifi and toast it for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until it turns a deep golden brown. Remove it from the heat and let it cool completely.
  5. Step 3: Mix the Crunchy Filling
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled kataifi with your pistachio cream and a splash of tahini. Stir vigorously until the crispy dough is fully coated in the thick green paste.
  7. Step 4: Assemble and Chill
  8. Remove your chilled chocolate mold from the fridge. Spoon a generous amount of the pistachio-kataifi mixture into the center of the mold, pressing it down gently so it sits just below the top edge. Melt the remaining chocolate and pour it over the filling, sealing the bar. Place it back in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes before popping the finished bar out of the mold.