Description
Indulge in the luxurious and decadent Crunchy Kataifi Dubai Chocolate Bar Filling, a Middle Eastern-inspired treat that combines the richness of high-quality chocolate with the crunch of kataifi pastry, nuts, and a hint of floral essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Kataifi Pastry:
- 1 cup kataifi pastry
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios or hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed feuilletine or crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup high-quality milk or dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Kataifi Pastry: Toss kataifi pastry with melted butter and sugar. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- Make Filling: Mix melted chocolate and heavy cream until smooth. Add nuts, feuilletine, toasted kataifi, salt, and rose water. Combine well.
- Shape: Use immediately or refrigerate briefly for easier molding.
Notes
- This filling complements milk, dark, or ruby chocolate shells.
- For a nut-free option, use crushed cookies or seeds.
- Store bars in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
