Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling, a delightful no-bake treat perfect for any occasion. These gourmet chocolate balls combine a creamy pistachio center made from kataifi pastry, enveloped in luscious dark chocolate and topped with crunchy pistachios. With their unique blend of flavors and textures, these treats promise to impress your friends and family at holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or simply as a sweet after-dinner delight. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they can be frozen and served whenever you need a delicious dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces kataifi pastry
- 1/3 cup butter
- 5.3 ounces white chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoon neutral tasting vegetable oil (optional)
- 5.3 ounces natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 14.1 ounces dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted and tempered)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Chop the kataifi pastry into small pieces and fluff them to separate the threads.
- Toast the kataifi and butter in a pot over medium heat until golden brown; let cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl, then mix in pistachio butter and salt; allow to cool.
- Combine cooled toasted kataifi with the pistachio mixture; refrigerate if runny.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and freeze until firm.
- Dip each ball in melted dark chocolate, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and set until hardened.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 22mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg