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Dubai Chocolate Balls

Irresistible Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Bliss

Indulge in delicious Dubai Chocolate Balls made with rich chocolate, creamy pistachio, and crunchy kataifi pastry—truly an exotic treat!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 152

Ingredients
  

For the Pistachio Filling
  • 100 g White Chocolate Can substitute with dark chocolate for richer flavor.
  • 100 ml Double Cream Substitute with heavy cream if needed.
  • 50 g Ground Pistachios Can swap with almonds or walnuts.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Kataifi Pastry
  • 200 g Kataifi Pastry Use shredded phyllo dough as an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Used for toasting kataifi for added flavor.
  • 50 g All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 20 g Cornstarch Enhances texture.
  • 25 g Sugar Consider a sugar alternative for less sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Adds moisture.
  • 100 ml Water Hydrates the mixture.
For the Coating
  • 200 g Milk Chocolate Dark chocolate can intensify flavor.
  • 50 g Chopped Pistachios Used for topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Nonstick pan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Gradually mix in vegetable oil and enough water to create a smooth batter. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes. Heat a nonstick pan over medium and pipe thin layers of the batter onto it. Cook until dry but not browned, then transfer to a towel. Repeat until all the batter is used, then allow the kataifi to cool.
  2. Melt white chocolate with double cream in the microwave for about 30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Blend ground pistachios and a pinch of salt into a fine paste, then fold into the melted chocolate. Toast the cooled kataifi with butter over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes, and mix it into the pistachio cream. Chill for 1 hour.
  3. Scoop and roll the pistachio cream mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Melt milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until fully liquid. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on parchment paper. Sprinkle tops with chopped pistachios before refrigerating until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill well for easier rolling and better texture. Experiment with different nuts for variations.

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