Saturday, 26 July 2025

How to Make Dubai-Style Chocolate at Home with Kunafa & Pistachio

 

                                                       


If you’re looking to elevate your homemade chocolate game, this is it. Inspired by the luxury dessert trends of Dubai, this chocolate slab is filled with layers of texture: velvety milk chocolate, crispy kunafa, rich pistachio butter, and a creamy tahini twist. It’s a Middle Eastern dessert dream come true, and the best part? It’s super easy to make.


What You’ll Need:

  • 200g milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup kunafa (kataifi pastry), shredded
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting kunafa)
  • 2 tbsp pistachio butter
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
  • Silicone chocolate bar mould (optional but makes it look shop-bought)


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Method:

1. Toast the Kunafa:


In a non-stick pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shredded kunafa and fry for 5–8 minutes, stirring regularly, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.


2. Melt the Chocolate:

                                                  



Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second bursts, stirring between each). Once smooth, set aside.


3. Make the Filling:




In a small bowl, mix the pistachio butter and tahini until smooth. This will be your creamy center.


4. Assemble the Slab:




  • Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into the base of your silicone mould. Let it sit slightly in the fridge for about 5 minutes to create a shell.
  • Add a thin layer of the toasted kunafa.
  • Spoon or pipe the pistachio-tahini mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle in a few chopped pistachios (optional).
  • Cover everything with the remaining melted chocolate and gently tap the mould to remove air bubbles.

5. Chill & Unmould:                                                


Place the mould in the fridge for 30–60 minutes, or until fully set. Pop it out gently—look at that clean finish!

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Tips:

  • Want a firmer center? Refrigerate the pistachio-tahini mix before layering.
  • For extra wow, sprinkle crushed rose petals or edible gold before the final chocolate layer.


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