Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling, a delightful no-bake dessert that combines rich dark chocolate and creamy pistachio filling. Inspired by the popular Dubai chocolate bar, these treats are perfect for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence at home. Each bite offers a sumptuous blend of textures and tastes, making them a favorite among guests and family alike. With their visually appealing presentation, these chocolate balls are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces kataifi pastry
- 1/3 cup butter
- 5.3 ounces white chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
- 5.3 ounces natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 14.1 ounces dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted and tempered)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions
- Chop kataifi pastry into small pieces and fluff with hands.
- In a pot, melt butter and toast kataifi until golden brown; cool completely.
- Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl, then stir in pistachio butter and salt; let cool.
- Combine toasted kataifi with cooled pistachio mixture; refrigerate if too runny.
- Form mixture into small balls and freeze until firm.
- Dip each ball into melted dark chocolate, shake off excess, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and allow to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg