Luxury pistachio-filled indulgence
These Dubai Chocolate Bars are the ultra-luxurious dessert everyone is talking about. Known for their glossy chocolate shell and rich pistachio-kunafa filling, they combine Middle Eastern flavors with modern chocolate bar aesthetics. Each bite delivers creamy nuttiness, crispy texture, and deep chocolate richness—perfect for gifting, special occasions, or when you want a truly elevated homemade treat. Despite their fancy look, these viral chocolate bars are surprisingly achievable at home, making them ideal for busy dessert lovers who still want something impressive, indulgent, and totally Pinterest-worthy.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6 bars
📝 Ingredients List
- 300 g milk or dark chocolate (high quality)
- 1 cup kataifi (kunafa dough), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup pistachio cream or pistachio butter
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional, for depth of flavor)
- Crushed pistachios, for garnish (optional)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Nonstick skillet
- Heatproof bowl
- Saucepan (for double boiler)
- Silicone spatula
- Chocolate bar molds
- Sharp knife
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Finely chop the kataifi dough into short strands.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add kataifi and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy. Let cool.
- In a bowl, mix pistachio cream, condensed milk, and tahini until smooth. Fold in the cooled kataifi 🌰
- Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler until smooth and glossy 🍫
- Spoon melted chocolate into molds, coating the bottom and sides. Chill for 10 minutes until set.
- Fill each mold with pistachio mixture, leaving space on top.
- Cover with more melted chocolate, smoothing the surface.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes until fully set.
- Unmold carefully and garnish with crushed pistachios ✨
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra crunch: Toast kataifi slightly darker for deeper flavor.
- Shelf life: Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- No molds? Use a parchment-lined loaf pan and slice into bars.
- Flavor twist: Add orange blossom water or rose water (½ tsp) to the filling for authentic flair.