Description
Indulge in the rich and exotic flavors of Dubai Chocolate Balls with a delightful Pistachio Kunefe Filling. These Middle Eastern-inspired treats are a perfect blend of crispy kunefe pastry, sweet pistachios, and decadent dark chocolate.
Ingredients
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Kunefe Pastry:
- 1 cup shredded kunefe (kataifi) pastry
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pistachio Filling:
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
Chocolate Coating:
- 8 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- Extra chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Kunefe Pastry: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss shredded kunefe with melted butter. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make Pistachio Filling: Cool pastry, then mix with ground pistachios and honey to form a sticky filling.
- Prepare Chocolate Coating: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add rose water if desired.
- Assemble Chocolate Balls: Roll pistachio mixture into balls, dip in chocolate, and coat with pistachios. Chill until set.
Notes
- You can drizzle with white chocolate for extra decoration.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
