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Dubai Chocolate Bar with Homemade Pistachio Cream cut into pieces

Dubai Chocolate Bar with Homemade Pistachio Cream

This Dubai Chocolate Bar is a no bake, ultra layered treat with silky chocolate, homemade pistachio cream, and a crunchy kataifi center. It’s rich, cozy, and surprisingly easy to make, giving you candy-shop vibes without the effort. Perfect for gifting, parties, or keeping in the fridge for a cute little dessert moment.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Chocolate Layers

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter

Homemade Pistachio Cream Layer

  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup melted white or vanilla chips

Kataifi Crunch

  • ½-1 cup kataifi pastry
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Line a loaf pan with parchment, letting some hang over the edges so the bar can be lifted out easily later.

  2. Break the kataifi into small pieces, then toast it in a skillet with butter, sugar, and salt until lightly golden. Let cool completely.

  3. Melt white chocolate chips with a little oil in the microwave. Set aside for decoration.

  4. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips with oil and tahini in short microwave bursts until smooth.

  5. Drizzle white chocolate into the pan, freeze briefly, then pour in the first chocolate layer. Freeze 10 minutes.

  6. Blend pistachios, melted vanilla chips, powdered sugar, tahini, salt, and oil until creamy. Spread over the chilled chocolate.

  7. Add kataifi crunch and chopped pistachios on top, pressing gently. Freeze again.

  8. Melt the remaining chocolate with tahini and oil. Pour over the top layer and refrigerate 1 hour until set. Slice and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

• Chill each layer so the slices come out clean and pretty.
• Add a drizzle of white chocolate for extra aesthetic vibes.
• Use store bought pistachio cream if you want it extra quick.
• Perfect for gifting or making ahead for parties.
• Store in the fridge so the layers stay firm.