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The Dubai Chocolate bars can be so pricey so save your money and make it at home. Make my version instead that all 5 of my kids approved, in less than 30 minutes. It is so good too.
You may also like my no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars. They have gone viral on social media. They are so good.
The Viral Dubai Pistachio chocolate bar took the internet by storm a couple of months ago and everyone was making them. No one knows what the original recipe is since they are only made in Dubai at a place called Fix Dessert Chocolatier and they do not ship out of the country. So everyone started to create it. 😁 Many places sell these now for anywhere between $30-$60 per chocolate bar 🍫. But you can easily make a similar version of it at home! They are so good and easy to make too.
These bars are also referred to as the Dubai Knafeh Pistachio Chocolate bars. Which are essentially, chocolate bars filled with a creamy, crunchy pistachio filling 😍. You will need 5 ingredients to make it which are chocolate, Kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), coconut oil or butter, pistachio butter, and tahini paste. That’s it! No magic ingredients 😬. I will be showing you exactly how to make it.
Why you should make it
- They are so good! You would want to make them all the time. The kids will love it too.
- Save money! Do not buy these, please! You can easily make them at home.
- Easy to make and do not need a million crazy ingredients.
Dubai Chocolate Bar Ingredients
- Dark-chocolate chips: use any chocolate you like.
- Coconut oil, divided: a bit for melting the chocolate and the rest to cook the shredded phyllo. You can also use unsalted butter.
- Tahini: This gives it a nice nutty taste.
- Raw pistachio butter, creamy: Buy it or make your own at home. Just blend some unsalted and roasted pistachios until smooth and creamy.
- Kataifi pastry dough, shredded phyllo dough, Found at almost all Middle Eastern grocery stores in the pastry frozen section* see note
- White chocolate chips, or any white chocolate for design, optional
Full measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
How to make Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar
- Melt the white chocolate and drizzle small amounts on the pockets of chocolate molds for design. This could be an optional step. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and one tablespoon of coconut oil and melt in the microwave at 20-second increments until it is melted through.
- Place 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate into each chocolate mold.
- Using a spoon or silicone brush, spread them all over the bottom and side of the molds. Then place the mold in the fridge for the chocolate to set.
- Meanwhile, start to make the pistachio filling. Chop the Kataifi (phyllo dough) over a cutting board.
- Place the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (or butter) in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped kataifi to the pan.
- Cook the kataifi for a few minutes while continuously mixing until golden brown.
- Turn the heat off and then add the pistachio butter.
- Add in the tahini paste. If using. this step could be optional if you do not have any. But I love it with it.
- Mix everything together to combine.
- Divide the pistachio filling mixture equally into the chocolate molds. Spread them out evenly.
- Next, add another 2 tablespoons or more to each one to cover the filling. Spread them out using a spoon or a silicone brush.
- Allow it to set in the fridge for 20 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from molds and Enjoy.
Tips for suCcess 😍
Recipe Tips
- You can add 8 ounces of kataifi (phyllo dough) instead of 6 if you want more crunch and less creamy texture.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Use smaller chocolate molds that will make smaller individual single servings (I’ve done this many times)
- instead of cooking the Kataifi with coconut oil, you can use any other oil, or unsalted butter.
- You can melt the chocolate chips without coconut oil as well to cut down on the calories.
- You can be creative with the design and use colored chocolate melts instead of white.
- If the Kataifi is frozen, allow it to thaw ahead first so it is easier to chop it.
- Allow it to set fully before removing it from the molds.
Common Questions
A chocolate bar that originated in Dubai and is only sold in Dubai. Thus the name Dubair chocolate bar. It became mega viral all over TikTok and social media due to its delicacy. It is this huge chocolate bar that is hand painted with splatter marks on the outside, and the inside is filling with this amazing creamy and crunchy pistachio base filling and got everyone to go on a frenzy.
The Dubai chocolate is filled with creamy pistachio and crunchy toasted kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough).
No one will ever know what the original recipe consists of. Many make it without tahini but most add tahini paste. I personally love adding tahini but it works with or without.
The ingredient that gives that crunch in the Dubai chocolate bar is called Kataifi. Which is just shredded phyllo dough. Found in almost all middle eastern stores. Look for it in the frozen section. Remember not to use the whole packet. I found it to be to much.
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Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dark-chocolate chips, or sugar-free
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided, or butter
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 8 ounces raw pistachio butter, creamy
- 6 ounces kataifi pastry dough, shredded phyllo dough * see note
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, or any white chocolate for design, optional
Instructions
- First, melt the white chocolate and drizzle small amounts on the pockets of chocolate molds for design. This could be an optional step. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and one tablespoon of coconut oil and melt in the microwave at 20 seconds increments until it is melted through.
- Place 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate into each chocolate mold. Using a spoon or silicone brush, spread them all over the bottom and side of the molds. Then place the mold in the fridge for the chocolate to set.
- Meanwhile, start to make the pistachio filling. Chop the Kataifi (phyllo dough) over a cutting board.
- Place the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (or butter) in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped kataifi to the pan. Cook the kataifi for a few minutes while continuously mixing until golden brown.
- Turn the heat off and then add the pistachio butter and tahini. Mix everything to combine.
- Divide the pistachio filling mixture equally into the chocolate molds. Spread them out evenly.
- Next, add another 2 tablespoons or more to each one to cover the filling. Spread them out using a spoon or a silicone brush.
- Allow it to set in the fridge for 20 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from molds and Enjoy.
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Notes
- Note: These chocolate bars are huge and can easily be 2 servings. Cut it in half for a single serving and that will cut the macros down by half.
- Store them in a container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
- You can add more shredded phyllo dough. I used to make it with 8 ounces which is half of the packet it comes in. But my kids said they like it better with less and more creamy texture for the filling.
- Be careful not to burn the kataifi. Continuously mix it because it cooks pretty quickly.
- I used the wilderness poets pistachio butter. There are different brands out there or you can make your own at home.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am wondering, what about something like toasted panko breadcrumbs (or like puffed rice)? Since I am not really able to get any of that special pastry stuff
They could work even though I haven’t tried it. I have seen some people using vermicelli pasta, especially if you can find the thin ones.
Great easy to follow recipe. Thankyou
Thanks! Happy you loved it.
Great recipe.
Thanks! It’s a keeper
I have not tried out this recipe but I plan to and the comments sound very promising. Can you tell me please what is the best way for me to store any left over pistachio mixture please? Can I just freeze the leftover filling or is it better to fridge it and how long can I store it away for in the fridge or freezer?
Thanks
The filling will last in the fridge for a good 2 weeks. I am not sure about freezing since I haven’t tried it but I assume it should be fine. We have been serving the filling with strawberries and a drizzle of melted chocolate. It’s so good!
OMG SO FUCKING GOOD kids don’t read
hhaha. It is so good I agree. So easy to make too!
Better than from store.Very easy to make,very good recipe 10.
yes!! Its so good.
Hello! Am I able to sub pistachio cream for the butter or do you think it might be too sweet
Hi Bren. Yes, it will be quite sweet. It may still work if it’s all you have. The cream has added sugar and cream so the flavor will be different a bit.
This is so good I am going do the same like your recipe
Thank you
Wow, this Dubai Knafeh Pistachio Chocolate Bar was amazing!
We loved this and it was so easy to make.
Hi tel me please what is deep size mould ? Thank you
Just try to use a 1-1.5 inch deep mold, so you have enough space to add in the filling.
Thank you for the useful information. Love it.
Thank you. This was so good.
So good!
Wow looks the same and yummy