How To Make The Viral Dubai Chocolate At Home

Every so often something random takes the internet by storm, for one reason or another. We’re sure you know that right now, it happens to be a chocolate bar. The Dubai chocolate bar.

This special sweet treat is a chocolate bar with rich pistachio and knafeh filling that was first created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai in 2021. However, the bar has recently taken over social media with influencers, foodies, and everyone in between hopping on the chocolate train.

Even here in Ireland, there are a few places already selling their own version of the bar (Sugar Plum Sweetery, we’re looking at you).

But did you know you can also make it yourself at home? Here’s how.

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What you will need

• 200g of your favourite chocolate
• ½ cup of pistachio spread
• ½ cup of kanafu
• 1 tablespoon of tahini
• Garnish (optional) eg. edible gold flakes or chopped pistachios

If you are struggling to find kanafu, try your local Turkish supermarket. Loads of supermarkets like M&S and Dunnes Stores also currently stock a pistachio spread!

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Kanafu

• Chop your kanafu into small pieces and fry it off in a pan on medium heat until crispy and slightly browned.
• Mix your prepared kanafu and pistachio spread. You can make your filling as crispy as you like.
• Next add your tahini to taste, we recommend 1 tablespoon.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

• Chop and melt your 200g of chocolate using a double boiler or a microwave. Check on it every 20 seconds and stir it until completely melted.

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Step 3: Assemble the Chocolate Bar

• If you want the typical Dubai chocolate design on your bar, now is the time to decorate your silicone mould with toppings like, white chocolate, nuts, or gold flakes.
• Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into the container. Let this set in the fridge.
• Once the chocolate is hardened. Spoon your pistachio filling on top of the first layer of chocolate.
• Pour the remaining chocolate over the top, ensuring the fillings are well covered.

Step 4: Set & Decorate

• Refrigerate for 1 hour until the chocolate is fully set.
• Remove from the mould and snap to enjoy!