Ingredients
– 200 g (7 ounces) kataifi pastry
– 75 g (1/3 cup) butter
– 150 g (5.3 ounces) white chocolate
– 1.5 teaspoons neutral vegetable oil for creamier filling
– 150 g (5.3 ounces) natural pistachio butter or roasted unsalted pistachios
– a pinch of salt
– 400 g (14.1 ounces) dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted and tempered)
– 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios for decoration
Instructions
1-Step 1: Making Dubai Chocolate Balls is a straightforward process that brings out amazing flavors with some simple steps. Start by chopping the kataifi pastry into about 1-inch pieces and separating the threads for even toasting. Then, toast the kataifi with butter over medium heat until it turns golden and crispy, stirring constantly to prevent burning, and let it cool completely once done.
2-Step 2: Next, melt the white chocolate, adding the neutral vegetable oil if you want a creamier filling, and mix in the pistachio butter along with a pinch of salt. Allow this mixture to cool before combining it evenly with the toasted kataifi, and refrigerate if needed until the mix firms up. Shape the mixture into 16 small balls, each about 30 g (1.1 ounces), and freeze them until firm for easier handling.
3-Dipping and Finishing Steps: Once the balls are firm, dip them into the melted and tempered dark chocolate to cover them completely, shaking off any excess. Place the coated balls on wax paper and sprinkle with the chopped pistachios right away. Let the chocolate set fully before serving, which should take a bit of time but results in a perfect finish.
Last Step:
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๐ฐ Peel pistachios for a vibrant green filling, although leaving the skin on does not affect taste.
๐ฟ Add a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla extract, orange zest, or almond extract to deepen pistachio flavor.
๐ซ For a thicker chocolate coating, double-dip the balls in melted dark chocolate.
๐ฅ Toast kataifi pastry over medium heat carefully to avoid burning and ensure even crispiness.
๐ซ Temper dark chocolate by melting two-thirds and stirring in remaining chocolate to cool to 88-90ยฐF for a shiny finish.
๐ฅฅ Adding a little coconut oil to melted chocolate makes coating easier and smoother.
๐ข Using neutral vegetable oil in the filling helps keep it smooth when chilled.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Chilling: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Toaster oven or stovetop for kataifi toasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
