Homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar
About this recipe
If you can't make it to Dubai, why not bring a taste of it to your kitchen? This Homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar is inspired by the popular 'Can't Get Knefeh Of It' chocolate bar, combining the unique flavors of kataifi pastry, pistachio cream, and tahini with rich dark chocolate.
In just 30 minutes, you can create a decadent treat that not only looks impressive but also tastes amazing. Plus, the addition of edible gold leaf gives it a luxurious touch.
Ingredient notes
- You will need 200g of kataifi pastry, which should be chopped into smaller pieces before toasting.
- For the filling, combine 50g of pistachio cream with 30g of tahini.
Tips from emmymade’s video
- Toast the chopped kataifi in butter until golden brown for added flavor and texture.
- Make sure to apply the edible gold leaf to the bottom of the chocolate bar mold for a stunning presentation.
- Let the chocolate bar set in the refrigerator until firm to ensure it holds its shape when removed from the mold.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make the Homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar?
- The total time to make this chocolate bar is 30 minutes.
- What is the yield of this recipe?
- This recipe yields 1 chocolate bar.
- What should I do to ensure the kataifi pastry is toasted properly?
- Toast the chopped kataifi in butter until golden brown.
- What is the purpose of the edible gold leaf?
- The edible gold leaf is applied to the bottom of the chocolate bar mold for decoration.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to emmymade: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Chop the kataifi pastry into smaller pieces.
- 2
Toast the chopped kataifi in butter until golden brown.
- 3
Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- 4
Apply edible gold leaf to the bottom of the chocolate bar mold.
- 5
Pour a layer of melted chocolate into the mold to create the base.
- 6
Combine the pistachio cream and tahini in a bowl.
- 7
Fill the chocolate mold with the pistachio and tahini mixture.
- 8
Cover the filling with more melted chocolate to seal it in.
- 9
Let the chocolate bar set in the refrigerator until firm.
- 10
Release the chocolate bar from the mold and enjoy.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated quantities for ingredients based on typical recipes for chocolate bars.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from emmymade’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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