Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling
Experience the exquisite delight of Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling, a no-bake dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with a creamy pistachio center. Inspired by the famous Dubai chocolate bar, these gourmet treats are sure to impress at any gathering, especially during festive occasions like Christmas. Each bite offers a unique blend of textures and flavors, making them an unforgettable addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and visually stunning, these chocolate balls can be served on a decorative platter or as charming gifts for friends and family. Indulge in these luxurious bites that embody both elegance and decadence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces kataifi pastry
- 1/3 cup butter
- 5.3 ounces white chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoon neutral tasting 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 the kataifi pastry into smaller pieces and fluff to separate threads.
- Toast the kataifi with butter in a pot over medium heat until golden brown and crispy; let cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl, then mix in pistachio butter and salt; allow to cool.
- Combine the cooled toasted kataifi with the pistachio mixture until well blended; refrigerate if too runny.
- Form into 16 small balls and freeze until firm.
- Dip each ball in melted dark chocolate using forks, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and let set on parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg