Go Back
–+ servings
Dubai Chocolate Balls

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Balls with Crispy Pistachio Magic

Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls offer a rich blend of flavors and textures that elevate any dessert experience. Perfect for gifting or gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kataifi Base
  • 200 grams Kataifi Pastry Can be substituted with finely chopped toasted phyllo pastry.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Melted for coating kataifi.
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 100 grams White Chocolate Can be substituted with dark chocolate.
  • 150 grams Natural Pistachio Butter Choose high-quality pistachios.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Vegetable Oil Optional, for consistency.
For the Coating
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate (55-65% cocoa) For coating the balls.
  • 50 grams Chopped Pistachios For decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Separate the kataifi strands and coat with melted butter. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Melt the white chocolate in intervals and mix with pistachio butter and salt. Add vegetable oil if needed.
  4. Chop cooled kataifi and fold it into the pistachio mixture thoroughly.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Melt dark chocolate until smooth. Dip each chilled ball into chocolate and place them on the parchment-lined tray.
  7. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top of the chocolate-coated balls.
  8. Let the balls sit at room temperature until the chocolate is set (about 30 minutes).

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage options include keeping at room temperature, refrigerating for a firmer texture, or freezing for long-term storage.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!