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Dubai chocolate bars with a glossy dark chocolate shell, pistachio filling, and elegant white chocolate drizzle, served on a decorative platter

Dubai Chocolate Recipe: Luxurious Pistachio-Filled Bars

This Dubai chocolate recipe combines a rich dark chocolate shell with a creamy pistachio filling and exotic Middle Eastern flavors. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings:12 Bars
Course:Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • About 2 cups of dark chocolate chips or your preferred chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut oil or unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon of tahini optional, for a nutty flavor
  • 8 ounces of creamy raw pistachio butter
  • 6 ounces of kataifi pastry dough shredded phyllo, chopped
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons of white chocolate chips for decoration

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Shell:
  2. Melt the white chocolate (if using) and drizzle into chocolate molds for decoration.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
  4. Add about 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate into each mold, coating the bottom and sides.
  5. Refrigerate molds to set the chocolate.
  6. Make the Pistachio Filling:
  7. Sauté the chopped kataifi in a pan with the remaining coconut oil until golden brown.
  8. Remove from heat and mix in the pistachio butter and tahini until well combined.
  9. Assemble the Bars:
  10. Distribute the pistachio filling evenly into the chocolate-coated molds.
  11. Top with more melted chocolate to seal.
  12. Refrigerate until fully set.