Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Dubai Chocolate Balls. These delightful treats feature a pistachio cream center coated in luscious dark chocolate, perfect for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Kataifi Pastry:
- 7 ounces (200 g) kataifi pastry (kunefe)
- ⅓ cup (75 g) butter
Pistachio Cream:
- 5.3 ounces (150 g) white chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoons neutral vegetable oil (optional)
- 5.3 ounces (150 g) natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch of salt
Coating:
- 14.1 ounces (400 g) dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted & tempered)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Kataifi: Chop kataifi pastry into small strands and fluff it well. Toast it in a pot over medium heat with butter until golden brown and crispy. Let it cool completely.
- Make Pistachio Cream: Melt white chocolate and stir in pistachio butter and salt. Let it cool before mixing in the toasted kataifi.
- Shape & Freeze: Form small balls from the pistachio mixture and freeze until firm.
- Coat in Chocolate: Dip the frozen balls in melted dark chocolate, shaking off excess. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and let them set before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the chocolate coating by using different types of chocolate for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dubai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: Dubai Chocolate Balls, Pistachio Cream, Dark Chocolate, Dessert Recipe
