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Dubai Chocolate Balls

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Balls with Crunchy Pistachio Delight

Indulge in these Dubai Chocolate Balls, featuring a crunchy kataifi exterior and creamy pistachio filling—a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kataifi Base
  • 200 grams Kataifi pastry Substitutes: finely chopped toasted phyllo or crushed cornflakes
  • 100 grams Butter Unsalted for better flavor control
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 100 grams White chocolate Optional: replace with additional chocolate
  • 100 grams Natural pistachio butter Use high-quality pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral vegetable oil Optional
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 200 grams Dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted & tempered) Adjust cocoa content as desired
  • 50 grams Chopped pistachios Toasted pistachios enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dubai Chocolate Balls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to achieve a golden, crisp kataifi pastry.
  2. Coat kataifi pastry with melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  3. Melt the white chocolate over simmering water and mix in pistachio butter and salt. Optionally add vegetable oil.
  4. Chop cooled kataifi and fold into the pistachio filling until evenly distributed.
  5. Form walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly before dipping the chilled balls.
  7. Dip each ball in chocolate, let excess drip, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Lay them to set.
  8. Let the coated balls set at room temperature for about 15 minutes before storing them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, store chocolate balls uncovered at room temperature for up to one day; refrigerate for longer storage. Handle kataifi pastry gently to maintain crispness.

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