How To Recreate The Viral Dubai Chocolate At Home

Months on from its initial TikTok fame, the hype around the Dubai chocolate is going nowhere. A flurry of brands including Lindt have created copycat versions, which are proving so popular that stores have had to introduce two-bar limits. So if you’re still struggling to get your hands on one – or just don’t want to shell out £10 – why not try recreating the pistachio treat at home? We’ve picked out one of Instagram’s most popular recipes.

What Is The Dubai Chocolate?

The original Dubai chocolate was created by Fix Chocolatier: a thick, crunchy chocolate bar made with a creamy pistachio filling and crispy kataifi, a type of stringy pastry widely used in Middle Eastern cooking. Only available in the UAE city, it went viral on TikTok, and had people travelling from all over the world to buy it.

Recipe: Dubai Chocolate Bar

Social media is filled with different takes on the Dubai chocolate bar, but one in particular is getting a lot of love on Instagram, created by New York chef Betul Tunc, known as @turkuazkitchen. We’ve shared the recipe below.

 

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups kataifi
• 1 tbsp peanut oil (optional)
• 1 heaping cup (320g) pistachio cream
• 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (optional)
• 250g high quality chocolate (66% cocoa or to your preference)

Method:

1. Using a sharp knife, cut the kataifi into small pieces as in the IG reel. Add into a medium pan over low heat, toast the kataifi slowly, stirring occasionally. When the color becomes a light golden, add peanut oil (optional) and continue to toast until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
2. 
Melt the chocolate over a bain marie. Remove from the heat and let sit while mixing the kataifi mixture.
3. Once the kataifi is room temp, add into a medium bowl with the pistachio cream and crushed pistachios. Mix together until fully combined.
4. Pour the melted chocolate into the mold, tilt to coat the bottom and sides, and then flip over to allow the excess to drip out. Immediately place into the freezer for around 10 minutes just until set. If the chocolate looks too thin, repeat this process one more time on top of the first layer of chocolate.
5. Divide the kataifi mixture in two and spread evenly over both sides of the chocolate bar. Pour the remaining chocolate over the top and use a straightedge to smooth the surface. Return to the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes until set.
6. Carefully remove from the mold and wrap with parchment paper. Serve immediately or store in the fridge. Let sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe by @turkuazkitchen