Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls Recipe
These Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls combine crispy kataifi pastry with a creamy pistachio and white chocolate filling, all enrobed in rich dark chocolate and topped with crunchy pistachios. This decadent Middle Eastern-inspired treat offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it an elegant dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 walnut-sized balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Kataifi Pastry and Butter
- 7 ounces Kataifi pastry
- ⅓ cup unsalted Butter
Filling
- 5.3 ounces White chocolate
- 5.3 ounces Natural pistachio butter
- 1 pinch Salt (preferably sea salt)
- 1.5 teaspoons Neutral vegetable oil (optional)
Coating and Decoration
- 14.1 ounces Dark chocolate (55-65% cocoa, melted & tempered)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Kataifi: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently separate the kataifi strands to avoid clumping and coat them evenly with melted unsalted butter to ensure crispiness and flavor.
- Bake the Kataifi: Spread the butter-coated kataifi in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the kataifi strands turn golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool completely to maintain crunch.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until completely smooth to avoid burning.
- Mix Filling: To the melted white chocolate, add the natural pistachio butter and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add neutral vegetable oil gradually if needed to reach a desirable consistency.
- Incorporate Kataifi: Finely chop the cooled baked kataifi and gently fold it into the pistachio-white chocolate filling, making sure the kataifi is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a scoop, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place them on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Prepare Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate until smooth and tempered to ensure a glossy finish and proper set.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each chilled ball fully into the melted dark chocolate to coat evenly. Immediately sprinkle the chopped toasted pistachios on top for decoration and extra flavor.
- Set and Store: Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Once set, store the chocolate balls in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the dish.
- Tempering the dark chocolate ensures a shiny finish and crisp snap.
- Toasted pistachios add a richer flavor and crunch to the decoration.
- If the filling appears too thick, a small amount of neutral oil helps achieve a smoother texture.
- Store the chocolate balls in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for best results.
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