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Dubai chocolate bar sliced open with pistachio cream and kataifi filling

How to Make Dubai Chocolate Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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A luxurious chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry, inspired by the viral Dubai dessert. Perfectly balanced with sweet, nutty, and crisp textures.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale

200g high-quality milk or dark chocolate

1 cup shredded kataifi pastry

1 tbsp butter or coconut oil

1/2 cup pistachio cream

1 tsp tahini paste

Instructions

1. Finely chop kataifi and toast with butter in a pan until golden brown. Let it cool completely.

2. Mix toasted kataifi with pistachio cream and tahini until thick and cohesive.

3. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring each time).

4. Pour melted chocolate into silicone molds to coat bottoms and sides. Chill for 10 minutes.

5. Add the pistachio-kataifi filling into each mold and gently flatten.

6. Top with additional melted chocolate to seal each bar. Chill for 1–2 hours.

7. Unmold carefully. Store in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerate if needed.

Notes

Tempering your chocolate helps achieve a glossy finish and satisfying snap.

You can substitute pistachio cream with hazelnut or almond spread for variation.

Bars last up to 5 days at room temp or 7 days in the fridge.

  • Author: thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chill & Mold
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg