Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls Recipe
Experience the rich and decadent flavors of Dubai with these luxurious chocolate balls. Featuring a crispy kataifi pastry base combined with a smooth pistachio and white chocolate filling, all enrobed in a luscious dark chocolate coating and topped with crunchy pistachios. Perfect for an indulgent treat or special occasion dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 walnut-sized chocolate balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Kataifi Pastry Layer
- 7 ounces Kataifi pastry
- ⅓ cup Unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 5.3 ounces White chocolate
- 5.3 ounces Natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Neutral vegetable oil (optional)
Coating & Decoration
- 14.1 ounces Dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted & tempered)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (toasted for best flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare kataifi pastry: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently separate the kataifi pastry strands and coat evenly with melted unsalted butter to ensure crispiness and richness.
- Bake kataifi: Spread the butter-coated kataifi in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely to prevent melting the filling later.
- Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare pistachio filling: Mix the melted white chocolate with natural pistachio butter and a pinch of sea salt until creamy. If needed, drizzle in neutral vegetable oil to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Incorporate kataifi: Finely chop the cooled kataifi pastry and gently fold it into the pistachio filling, making sure the strands are evenly distributed for texture.
- Form balls and chill: Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and place them on a tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make dipping easier.
- Melt dark chocolate: Melt and temper the dark chocolate until smooth and glossy, ideal for coating.
- Dip and decorate: Fully coat each chilled ball in the tempered dark chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with chopped toasted pistachios for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Set and store: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Once set, store the chocolate balls in an airtight container, preferably refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness and enhance the pastry’s flavor.
- Tempering dark chocolate ensures a shiny finish and crisp snap.
- To toast pistachios, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- These chocolate balls are best enjoyed within a week for optimal freshness.
- Vegetable oil is optional but helps maintain the creamy texture of the filling.
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