Everything in this Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe is high class. When you eat this chocolate, the warm spices, crunchy nuts and almonds, sweet dried dates, and a hint of coconut combine to make it taste like you’re in a busy Middle Eastern market. This treat is new. It has a beautiful swirl of milk and white chocolate, and the honey drizzle is the perfect extra touch. This one will make you fall in love!
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Why This Recipe Will Make You Loveable
- A sweet treat from Arabia: This chocolate bar is based on the delicious foods in Dubai and has traditional Middle Eastern flavors like cardamom, nuts, and dates.
- Simple to Make: Melt, mix, and put in the fridge. Not having to bake!
- Perfect for giving gifts: You can make these bars into sophisticated handmade gifts for any event by putting them in pretty boxes.
- Naturally sweet and good for you: Honey, dates, and nuts make a healthy and tasty treat.
Ingredients
Get these simple but fancy ideas to make a chocolate masterpiece that looks like it came from Dubai:
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Milk chocolate chips make bars rich and smooth.
- White Chocolate Chips: Add more sweetness and a beautiful speckled look when mixed in.
- Crushed Pistachios: These will give it a nice crunch and a touch of class.
- Dried Dates (Chopped): They taste like caramel and go pretty well with chocolate.
- Shredded Coconut: The taste of shredded coconut is slightly sweet and tropical.
- Honey: The golden drizzle highlights honey’s sweet taste and texture.
- Cardamom Powder: The signature spice that gives this bar a distinct Middle Eastern flair.
- Cinnamon Powder: If you want to know what makes this bar taste Middle Eastern, it’s the cardamom powder.
- Extract of Vanilla: A bit of vanilla brings out the creaminess of the chocolate.
- Crushed Almonds: The ground almonds add more crunch and nuts.
- Sea Salt (Pinch): A pinch balances the sweetener and improves every taste.
👉 Note: The exact ingredient measurements are in the recipe card below!
How to Make Dubai Chocolate Bar
Step 1: Prepare Your Dish
Put parchment paper over a small baking dish to prevent the mixture from sticking.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl using a microwave or a double pot. Stir until smooth.
- Use the same method in a different pan to melt the white chocolate chips.
Step 3: Make the chocolate base.
Use a spoon to spread the melted milk chocolate evenly over the ready made meal.
Step 4: Swirl in the White Chocolate
Slowly drizzle the milk chocolate over the melted white chocolate. Use a stick or skewer to swirl them together, creating a marbled effect.
Step 5: Add the Toppings
Sprinkle the chocolate with chopped dates, crushed pistachios, almonds, shredded coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Step 6: Drizzle with Honey & Press Gently
Spread the toppings out and drizzle with honey. Then, gently press everything down with the back of a spoon so it sticks to the chocolate.
Step 7: Chill Until Set
Put it in the fridge for at least two hours or until it’s completely set.
Step 8: Cut & Enjoy!
Once it’s set, break it up or cut it into bars, and enjoy every bite of Dubai.
Pro Tips for Making the Recipe
- Pick good chocolate to make the taste better all around! You can pick chocolate bars that have been cut up or fine chocolate chips.
- Be careful not to mix the candies too much when swirling, or they will lose their marbled look. A few light swirls are all you need!
- Make it possible to change! Add saffron, rose petals, or even chopped Turkish delight to give it a Middle Eastern feel.
- Speed It Up: Not enough time to put the tray in the fridge for two hours? Put it in the freezer for thirty minutes instead.
If you like the nutty taste of this recipe, you might also love these pistachio croissants, another delicious Middle Eastern style treat.
How to Serve
You can enjoy this Dubai Chocolate Bar with these tasty ideas:
- A piece of this chocolate goes well with mint tea or cardamom coffee.
- Add to a dessert plate with dates, almonds, and dried fruit for a classy touch.
- Gift It!: Wrap it in parchment paper and tie a bow to make it look like a fancy hand made gift.
- Pour over vanilla ice cream to make a rich topping. Crumble over other kinds of ice cream.
Make Ahead and Storage
Save the Extras
If you keep the chocolate bars at room temperature, they will last up to a week. If you put them in the fridge, they will last up to two weeks.
Freezing
If you freeze these bars, they can last up to three months! Put them in a freezer safe bag and let them thaw at room temperature before you eat them.
Reheating
There’s no need to warm them; simply take them from the fridge and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Dubai chocolate bar made of?
The Dubai chocolate bar recipe combines crunchy kataifi, pistachio butter, tahini, and chocolate to create the right amount of crunchy and creamy bars.
What makes Dubai chocolate special?
The fancy, high class experience is made special by its rich ingredients and Middle Eastern flavors, such as nuts and tahini.
Why is the filling green?
The green color comes from pistachio butter, a key ingredient in Middle Eastern desserts.
Why is Dubai chocolate expensive?
It is expensive because it uses high quality chocolate, pistachio butter, and hand made processes.
In summary and final thoughts
With its mix of Middle Eastern flavors and rich chocolate, the Dubai chocolate bar dish is a delicious treat for the taste buds. This rich dessert is easy to make and great for sharing, whether you like it classic or in a creative way.
Make your own, test it, and enjoy a hand made fancy treat! 🍫
Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
Ingredients
For the Kataifi Base:
- 2 cups kataifi pastry shredded
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee melted
- For the Pistachio Filling:
- 1 cup pistachio butter
- 2 tbsp tahini
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups milk or dark chocolate chopped
- 1/4 cup white chocolate optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Put kataifi dough on a baking sheet and sprinkle it with ghee or melted butter.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Let it cool down.
- In a bowl, mix pistachio butter and tahini until smooth.
- Add the toasted kataifi and mix it in until it's well combined.
- Place the mixture on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Put it in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to make it hard.
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- Melt over a double pot or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring each time.
- Take the cold filling out of the fridge and cut it into bars.
- Dip each bar into the melted chocolate to ensure it is completely covered.
- Put on a tray lined with parchment paper in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Put the bars in the fridge while you melt the white chocolate.
- Let it set before serving.
Notes
Use dairy-free chocolate and coconut oil instead of butter for a vegan option.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for 2 weeks.