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Dubai Chocolate Bar

Dubai chocolate is a modern fusion dessert originating from Dubai, UAE. This chocolate bar is filled with a crunchy sweet kadayif (shredded filo) layer and a rich pistachio-tahini cream, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors and viral social media trends. Developed by Fix Dessert Chocolatier, it has gained global popularity for its unique textural and flavor contrasts.

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35 min
8 servings
Dubai Chocolate Bar

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate (7 oz)
  • 60g kadayif (shredded filo pastry) (2.1 oz)
  • 25g unsalted pistachios, shelled and chopped (0.9 oz)
  • 40g tahini (1.4 oz, approx. 3 tbsp)
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Method

  1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. 2Spread kadayif on a baking sheet. Toss with melted butter and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix tahini, powdered sugar, chopped pistachios, and salt until well combined to form a thick paste.
  4. 4Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or in a microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
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