Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar
Dubai-inspired Knafeh chocolate bars filled with a crunchy pistachio filling made with, kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), raw pistachio butter, and tahini.
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)
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Meanwhile, start to make the pistachio filling. Chop the Kataifi (phyllo dough) over a cutting board.
- 5
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.
- 6
Turn the heat off and then add the pistachio butter and tahini. Mix everything to combine.
- 7
Divide the pistachio filling mixture equally into the chocolate molds. Spread them out evenly.
- 8
Next, add another 2 tablespoons or more to each one to cover the filling. Spread them out using a spoon or a silicone brush.
- 9
Allow it to set in the fridge for 20 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from molds and Enjoy.