Description
Indulge in the rich and exotic flavors of Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious Middle Eastern-inspired treat that combines high-quality dark chocolate with fragrant saffron, cardamom, and rose water, studded with dates and pistachios, and optionally adorned with edible gold leaf.
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate Mixture:
1 1/2 cups high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa)
Condensed Milk Blend:
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp saffron threads (lightly crushed), 1/2 tsp rose water
Additional Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped dates, 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (plus more for topping), edible gold leaf (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dark Chocolate Mixture: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Create the Condensed Milk Blend: Warm the sweetened condensed milk with cardamom and saffron in a saucepan over low heat until fragrant but not boiling. Stir in rose water.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the warm blend over the chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Fold in dates and pistachios. Spread in a dish, chill for at least 2 hours.
- Finalize and Serve: Top with more pistachios, press gently, cut into squares, and decorate with gold leaf if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste.
- The recipe is inspired by the flavors of the Middle East.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
