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Korean-Style Dubai Chocolate
Dessert

Korean-Style Dubai Chocolate

1 hServes 8Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • milk chocolate (chopped, for the shell)Pantry300 g
  • kataifi pastry (finely shredded)Bakery150 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy40 g
  • pistachio cream (smooth spread)Pantry150 g
  • pistachios (roughly chopped)Nuts & seeds40 g
  • gochujang (Korean chili paste)Pantry15 g
  • honeyPantry15 g
  • sea salt (flaky)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

240kcal

Carbs
21 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
16 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Melt the chocolate for the shell

    • Chop the milk chocolate and melt it gently in a saucepan over low heat or in short microwave bursts.
    • Line a baking dish with baking paper and pour in half of the melted chocolate.
    • Spread it evenly up the sides to form a hollow shell, then chill until set.
    Step 1
  2. Toast the kataifi

    • Separate and finely shred the kataifi pastry.
    • Melt the butter in a frying pan and toast the kataifi over medium heat, stirring constantly, until deep golden and crispy.
    • Let it cool slightly.
    Step 2
  3. Make the Korean pistachio filling

    • Mix the toasted kataifi with the pistachio cream, chopped pistachios, gochujang and honey.
    • Season with a pinch of flaky sea salt and stir until evenly combined.
    Step 3
  4. Fill and seal the chocolate

    • Spoon the filling into the chilled chocolate shell and press it down evenly.
    • Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top and spread to cover completely.
    • Tap the dish to release air bubbles.
    Step 4
  5. Chill and cut

    • Refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set.
    • Cut into thick bars with a warm knife and serve.
    Step 5