Dubai Chocolate Balls
Indulge in the delightful world of Dubai Chocolate Balls, a perfect fusion of creamy pistachio and rich chocolate flavors. These no-bake treats are not only easy to make but also an enjoyable family activity. With a velvety white chocolate and pistachio filling encased in a crunchy kataifi pastry shell, these chocolate bites are ideal for any occasion—from casual snacks to festive gatherings. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with friends, these irresistible sweet treats will quickly become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ½ oz white chocolate (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup double cream
- 3 ½ oz unsalted ground pistachios
- pinch of salt
- 3 ½ oz kataifi pastry (chopped and separated)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 9 oz milk chocolate (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the kataifi pastry by mixing flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add vegetable oil and water to create a smooth batter.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and pipe long strands of batter onto it to cook until pale.
- Melt white chocolate and double cream together until smooth. Blend in ground pistachios with salt for the filling.
- Toast kataifi strands in butter until golden brown and mix them into the pistachio cream.
- Chill the mixture, then shape into balls.
- Dip each ball in melted milk chocolate and garnish with chopped pistachios before refrigerating to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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