Fancy Pistachio Chocolate Treat (Printable Format)
A popular chocolate creation inspired by Dubai's viral chocolate sensations, featuring smooth tempered chocolate surrounding crispy kataifi strands and smooth pistachio cream, creating a mouthwatering mix of textures.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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Shredded Kataifi pastry (3 cups, brought to room temp)
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Melted butter (¼ cup)
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Paste made from pistachios (½ cup)
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Chopped milk or semi-sweet chocolate (400g/14oz)
→ Fancy Toppings
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Melted white chocolate (2 tablespoons)
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Ground pistachios (1 teaspoon)
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Tiny chocolate bits (1 teaspoon)
# Preparation Steps:
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Brown the Kataifi in melted butter until it turns golden and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes
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Use half your chocolate, warming it in microwave with 30-second bursts, then mix till smooth. Pour onto flat area and cool in fridge for 10 minutes
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Combine your crispy Kataifi with pistachio paste, then spread this mix over your chocolate base. Cool another 10 minutes
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Warm up the rest of your chocolate and pour it over the nutty layer. Add your fancy toppings now if you want
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Keep it cool in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before you slice it up
# Supplementary Details:
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Based on the popular Dubai Chocolate Bar that's all over social media
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Dark chocolate works great as a swap for milk chocolate
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No Kataifi? Try using crushed potato chips or crispy rice treats instead
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You can keep leftovers in your freezer or fridge