Description
Craving a unique dessert that combines rich chocolate indulgence with Middle Eastern flair? These *Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling* are the ultimate answer. With a chewy pistachio and kataifi pastry core wrapped in silky dark chocolate and topped with crushed pistachios, this is one of the most impressive and easy recipes to elevate your dessert game. Whether you’re searching for quick dessert ideas, a luxurious treat for guests, or food ideas for edible gifting, this is a go-to option. Perfect for lovers of easy recipes, healthy-ish snacks, or elegant dinner ideas, these chocolate balls are gluten-flexible, make-ahead friendly, and completely irresistible.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted pistachios (lightly toasted)
0.5 cup shredded kataifi pastry or finely shredded phyllo dough
0.25 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
2 tbsp honey or sugar syrup (rose or orange blossom)
0.5 tsp cardamom powder (optional)
2 tbsp melted butter
300 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), chopped
1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil (optional)
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
(optional) dried edible rose petals
Instructions
1. In a food processor, pulse toasted pistachios until coarsely ground.
2. Add kataifi pastry, coconut, cardamom, honey or syrup, and melted butter. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
3. Chill the filling for 20–30 minutes until firm enough to shape.
4. Scoop and roll the filling into 15–18 smooth balls.
5. Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave, stir in oil if using.
6. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
7. Immediately top with crushed pistachios (and rose petals if using).
8. Let chocolate set at room temp or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
9. Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor and smooth coating.
Chilling the filling is essential to hold shape before coating in chocolate.
Toasted pistachios and kataifi provide deeper flavor and a crisp finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 2
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