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Dubai Chocolate Bar

Cultural Context

The Dubai Chocolate Bar reflects the rich culinary traditions of the UAE, where sweets are often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. This dessert combines local flavors like dates and nuts with chocolate, symbolizing hospitality and indulgence. Today, it is a popular treat in Dubai's vibrant dessert scene, often found in cafes and as gifts during festive occasions.

EmiratiAEdessert
20 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups of chocolate (400g)
1 2/3 cups of kataifi (100g)
3/4 cup of pistachio paste (190g)
3 Tbsp of tahini (45g)
3 Tbsp of butter (45g)
Different colors of candy melts/chocolate, optional

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Stevia reduces sugar content while maintaining sweetness.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch at a lower cost.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut cream is dairy-free and rich.

edible gold leaf

💰Cheaper: gold dust

Gold dust offers a similar visual effect at a lower price.

1

Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.

2

Stir in sweetened condensed milk and butter until fully combined.

3

Add vanilla extract and mix well.

4

Fold in chopped pistachios, dates, and walnuts until evenly distributed.

5

Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the dish.

6

Spread evenly and press down firmly to compact.

7

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.

8

Cut into bars or squares once firm.

9

Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the top for decoration.

10

Sprinkle with coconut flakes and a pinch of sea salt.

11

Garnish with edible gold leaf if desired.

12

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

Deep chocolate moldBowlSpatulaPastry bags, optionalThermometer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Arabic Chocolate BarEmirati Chocolate Bar

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