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Viral Dubai Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar
Dessert

Viral Dubai Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score E€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • milk chocolate (chopped, for the shell)Pantry400 g
  • kataifi pastry (shredded, thawed)Bakery150 g
  • pistachio butter (smooth)Nuts & seeds150 g
  • pistachios (finely crushed)Nuts & seeds40 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy30 g
  • tahini (for greasing the mould)Pantry20 g
  • flaky sea salt (to finish)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

740kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
50 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • chocolate bar mould
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Melt the chocolate

    • Melt two thirds of the milk chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
    • Off the heat, stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth and glossy.
    Step 1
  2. Line the mould

    • Brush the mould with tahini so the chocolate releases easily.
    • Pour in the melted chocolate and coat the base and sides evenly.
    • Chill until the shell is set.
    Step 2
  3. Toast the kataifi

    • Melt the butter in a frying pan.
    • Add the shredded kataifi and toast over medium heat, stirring, until deep golden and crisp.
    • Let it cool slightly.
    Step 3
  4. Make the pistachio filling

    • Mix the toasted kataifi with the pistachio butter and crushed pistachios.
    • Stir until you get a thick, spreadable cream.
    Step 4
  5. Fill and seal

    • Spoon the pistachio knafeh filling into the set chocolate shells and level it.
    • Pour over the remaining melted chocolate to seal the bars.
    • Tap the mould to release air bubbles.
    Step 5
  6. Chill and finish

    • Chill until fully firm, then unmould the bars.
    • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and extra crushed pistachios.
    Step 6