Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Dubai Chocolate Balls—a heavenly treat that combines creamy white chocolate, crunchy pistachios, and crispy kataifi pastry. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized desserts are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them an instant crowd-pleaser at parties or a sweet indulgence at home. With a rich flavor profile and the ability to customize with various nuts and toppings, these chocolate balls are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ½ oz white chocolate
- ¼ cup double cream
- 3 ½ oz unsalted ground pistachios
- 3 ½ oz kataifi pastry
- 9 oz milk chocolate
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the kataifi pastry batter by whisking flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add water and oil; let rest for 30 minutes.
- Cook thin strands of the batter on a nonstick pan until set but pale.
- Melt white chocolate with double cream in a microwave; blend with ground pistachios.
- Toast kataifi pastry in butter until golden and mix into the pistachio cream.
- Chill mixture for an hour, then roll into balls.
- Dip in melted milk chocolate and garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor. Chill the mixture thoroughly before rolling for easier handling. Experiment with different nut toppings or fillings for variety.