Dubai Chocolate Bar at Home: Pistachio & Kataifi
(Better Than the Original)
You’ve seen it all over TikTok – the viral Dubai chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and crispy kadaifi. But did you know you can make it at home with just a few ingredients? And the secret to perfect tempering and easy release?
A silicone baking mat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1 – Toast the kataifi
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread kataifi on a perforated silicone baking mat (the holes let steam escape, so it gets super crispy). Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Let cool on the mat.
Step 2 – Make the filling
In a small pan, melt the butter. Add toasted kataifi and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in pistachio cream. Set aside.
Step 3 – Temper the chocolate
Finely chop the chocolate. Melt two-thirds in a microwave or double boiler until 115°F (46°C). Add the remaining third and stir until smooth and cooled to 88°F (31°C). Pour half onto a Perforated Baking Mats . Spread into a rectangle about 8×5 inches.
Step 4 – Assemble
Spread the pistachio-kataifi mixture evenly over the chocolate. Pour the remaining tempered chocolate on top, spreading to cover completely. Tap the mat gently to remove air bubbles. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and sea salt.
Step 5 – Set and serve
Place the mat in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Once firm, peel the chocolate bar off the silicone mat – it will release effortlessly. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Pro tip
Using a silicone baking mat means no greasing, no parchment, and zero sticking. The perforated mat gives you crispy kataifi, and the solid mat gives you a flawless chocolate finish.
