Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Dubai Chocolate Balls, a luxurious treat that will elevate any gathering or celebration. These gourmet chocolate balls feature a rich pistachio filling encased in crispy kataifi pastry and enveloped in silky dark chocolate. Perfect as a sweet gift or a delightful self-indulgence, these confections are easy to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family with their stunning presentation and decadent taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces Kataifi pastry
- ⅓ cup unsalted Butter
- 5.3 ounces White chocolate
- 5.3 ounces Natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Neutral vegetable oil (optional)
- 14.1 ounces Dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the kataifi pastry evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the white chocolate and pistachio butter together, stirring in salt and optional vegetable oil until smooth.
- Once cooled, shape small amounts of baked kataifi into nests, filling each nest with the pistachio mixture.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, then dip each filled kataifi ball into the chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
- While warm, sprinkle chopped pistachios over each ball for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg