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Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling Delight

These no-bake Dubai chocolate balls with pistachio kunefe filling are a delightful treat bursting with flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Coating
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate Choose 55% - 65% cocoa content
Pistachio Cream Filling
  • 100 grams Pistachio Butter Ensure it's 100% pistachios
  • 1 pinch Salt To enhance flavor
  • 50 grams Unsalted Butter For richness
  • 100 grams White Chocolate Real chocolate preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Optional Vegetable Oil Avocado or sunflower oil for creaminess
Crunchy Layer
  • 100 grams Kataifi Pastry Traditional kunefe strands
  • 30 grams Chopped Pistachios For decoration and crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Double boiler
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toast the kataifi pastry by preheating a skillet over medium heat, cutting the kataifi into 2-inch pieces, and cooking with unsalted butter for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stir until smooth, then mix with pistachio butter and salt. Fold in the cooled kataifi.
  3. Scoop out approximately 1.1 ounces of the mixture and roll into firm balls. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Dip each ball into the chocolate, ensuring even coating, then place back on parchment.
  5. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before the chocolate hardens. Allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store chocolate balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.

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