Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling, a no-bake dessert that brings together the richness of dark chocolate, the crunch of crispy kunefe, and the creaminess of pistachio. Perfect for any celebration, these delightful treats are easy to prepare and will impress your guests with their unique flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces kataifi pastry (kunefe)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 5.3 ounces white chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
- 5.3 ounces natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 14.1 ounces dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare kataifi pastry by chopping into smaller pieces and fluffing it up.
- Toast the kataifi in a pot with melted butter over medium heat until golden brown; let cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl and mix in pistachio butter and salt; allow to cool.
- Combine toasted kataifi with cooled pistachio mixture; refrigerate if too runny.
- Shape into small balls and freeze until firm.
- Dip each ball in melted dark chocolate, then garnish with chopped pistachios before allowing to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg