The STUFFED Viral Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar - the crunchy pistachio kataifi dessert sensation that has had us in a chokehold this year. Here's the BEST step-by-step copycat recipe so you can make it for your friends at home!
any color candy melts for decoration, meltedoptional
Instructions
Remove kataifi from freezer to defrost for 1-2 hours. This will make chopping it easier, or shred in a food processor. Melt butter in large pan on medium heat and add kataifi, toasting it for 8-10 mins or until golden brown. Transfer to large mixing bowl and allow to cool completely.
3 tablespoon unsalted butter, 8 oz kataifi
Add pistachio cream, tahini, and salt to cooled kataifi. Mix until well combined and set saide.
3 tablespoon tahini, 10½ oz pistachio cream, ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional: melt any decorating candy melts in small bowls using the microwave. Drizzle desired decorations in chocolate mold, and chill in fridge for 10 mins.
any color candy melts for decoration, melted
Melt the milk chocolate in a large bowl also using the microwave, or alternatively over a double boiler. If you wish to temper your chocolate, reserve a small handful of chocolate and melt the rest until it reaches 113℉ (45℃). Remove bowl from the heat and stir in the reserved pieces until it melts in. Cool chocolate until it reaches 84-86℉ (28-30℉).
16 oz milk chocolate bars
Pour milk chocolate into mold. Tilt mold sideways or upside-down to allow excess chocolate to drip off back into chocolate bowl. We're trying to layer a thin even coating. You can also use an offset spatula to scrape off all extra chocolate. We will be re-melting the chocolate bowl, so avoid wasting any! Once you finish the first layer, tap mold on the counter a few times to allow chocolate to settle and to get rid of any air bubbles. Transfer back to fridge for another 10 mins to set.
Spoon filling into chocolate mold and spread evenly. Be sure to leave room for the final chocolate layer - do not overfill. Chill mold in fridge for 10 more mins.
Re-melt (or temper) milk chocolate. Then, pour over filling and spread evenly to seal in the filling. Tap mold again gently a few times on counter to create a smooth finish. Chill mold in fridge for 1-2 hours minimum before enjoying. Carefully detach finished bars from mold. Keep refrigerated.