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Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling Bliss

Delight in the vibrant flavors of Dubai with these No-Bake Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Balls
  • 200 g Kataifi Pastry Chopped and fluffed
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 200 g White Chocolate High-quality couverture for best flavor
  • 100 g Pistachio Butter Can substitute with almond or hazelnut butter
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance sweetness
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Tempered (55–65% cocoa) for coating
  • 50 g Chopped Pistachios For decoration
  • Vegetable Oil Optional, enhances creaminess of filling

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Double Boiler
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the Kataifi Pastry by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, adding chopped pastry, and toasting until golden brown.
  2. Prepare the Pistachio Cream Filling by melting 200g of white chocolate, then stirring in 100g of pistachio butter and a pinch of salt. Fold in cooled kataifi pastry.
  3. Shape and Freeze the Balls by rolling tablespoon amounts of filling into balls and placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Coat with Dark Chocolate by melting 200g of dark chocolate and dipping the chilled balls into the chocolate until fully coated.
  5. Decorate and Set by sprinkling chopped pistachios on each ball before the chocolate hardens. Let set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chocolate balls are perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat for yourself. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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