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Dubai Chocolate Balls

Irresistible Dubai Chocolate Balls for a Sweet Indulgence

Indulge in Dubai Chocolate Balls, a no-bake delight featuring crispy kataifi pastry and luscious pistachio filling, all draped in dark chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Kataifi Base
  • 200 grams Kataifi Pastry or finely chopped toasted phyllo pastry or crushed cornflakes for crunch
  • 75 grams Unsalted Butter no direct substitute recommended
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 100 grams White Chocolate can be substituted with more pistachio butter
  • 150 grams Pistachio Butter consider high-quality tahini or almond butter as alternatives
For the Coating
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate 50-70% cocoa is ideal, milk chocolate is optional
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Vegetable Oil no direct substitute recommended

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • double boiler
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, melt unsalted butter and gently coat the kataifi strands. Spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Combine melted chocolate with pistachio butter and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  3. Chop cooled kataifi into smaller pieces and fold into the pistachio-white chocolate mixture for an even distribution.
  4. Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter) and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl or microwave until just melted. Stir in vegetable oil for a smooth consistency.
  6. Dip each chilled ball into dark chocolate and tap off excess. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before chocolate sets.
  7. Arrange the coated balls back on a baking sheet and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze wrapped individual chocolate balls for up to 3 months.

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