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Dubai Chocolate Bar Pistachio Kunafa with creamy filling wrapped in kataifi pastry

Dubai Chocolate Bar

A rich chocolate bar filled with a creamy pistachio center and crunchy kunafa, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a Middle Eastern twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate bar
  • 200 grams milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate Use milk chocolate for sweetness or semi-sweet for less sweetness.
  • 100 grams kunafa (kataifi) pastry Shredded style, usually found frozen in Middle Eastern groceries.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For toasting the kunafa.
  • 100 grams pistachio cream Use a thick pistachio spread or pistachio butter mixed with sweetener.
  • 1 pinch salt Optional but recommended to balance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pull apart the shredded kunafa so it is not clumpy.
  2. Melt butter in a pan and add the kunafa. Stir often and toast until it is evenly golden. Let it cool a bit.
Mixing the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the pistachio cream with the toasted kunafa and add a pinch of salt. Adjust the consistency if necessary.
Making the Chocolate Shell
  1. Melt and temper the chocolate, then spoon a layer into your mold, coating the bottom and sides. Refrigerate for a few minutes to set.
Adding the Filling
  1. Spread the pistachio-kunafa filling into the center of the chocolate shell, leaving a border around the edges.
Sealing and Chilling
  1. Pour the remaining chocolate over the filling and smooth it out. Tap the mold to remove air bubbles.
  2. Refrigerate until firm, then unmold and slice.

Notes

Toast kunafa well for the best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days, refrigerating if necessary.