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Dubai Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Bar
This from-scratch version makes the kataifi, pistachio butter and tahini before combining them inside a tempered chocolate shell.
From YouTube · Oct 3, 2024
This from-scratch version makes the kataifi, pistachio butter and tahini before combining them inside a tempered chocolate shell.
45 min
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
3 hrs
Total time
12 pieces
Yield
Ingredients
18 ingredients- 200g all-purpose flour
- 150g cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 400 ml water
- Butter (for greasing)
- 300g pistachios
- 50g milk powder
- 30g powdered sugar
- 50 ml neutral oil
- 200g sesame seeds
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 25 ml oil
- 400g pistachio butter
- 200g kataifi
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 300g milk chocolate
- White chocolate (amount not specified)
Method
8 steps- Prepare the kataifi by mixing flour, cornstarch, salt, oil, and water to make the dough.
- Cook or bake the kataifi until crispy and set aside.
- Make pistachio butter by blending pistachios with milk powder, powdered sugar, and neutral oil.
- Prepare tahini by blending sesame seeds with salt and oil.
- Assemble the kunafa filling by combining pistachio butter, kataifi, and tahini.
- Temper the chocolate (milk and white) for coating.
- Layer the kunafa filling inside a mold or on a surface, then cover with tempered chocolate to form a bar.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Make sure the kataifi is crisp before combining it with the pistachio butter and tahini.
- Allow the chocolate shell to set fully before removing the bars from the mould.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Blender or food processor
- Frying pan or baking tray
- Heatproof bowl
- Chocolate mould
- Spatula
Storage
Store the finished chocolate bars in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate them if the room is warm.
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