Dubai Viral Chocolate Bar with Kataif and Pistachio Cream
Ingredients:
- 500g chocolate (your favorite kind – but let's be honest, you'll want the fancy stuff)
- 200g knafeh dough (it’s like shredded wheat, but fancier)
- 100g butter (for that extra calorie count)
- 200g pistachio cream (smooth and dreamy, just like you)
- 100g crushed pistachios (for the crunch and the bling)
- 50g sugar (because life is sweet)
- A pinch of gold dust (because this is Dubai, darling)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Your Kadaif:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Because nothing says "fancy chocolate bar" like preheating.
- Melt the butter in a pan. Toss in the knafeh dough and coat it thoroughly. This is the moment where shredded wheat meets its buttery destiny.
- Spread the buttery knafeh evenly on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10-15 minutes until it's golden and crispy, like your favorite Instagram filter.
2. Melt & Temper the Chocolate:
- Break the chocolate into pieces and melt it using a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Try not to eat it all with a spoon. We believe in you.
3. Layer It Up:
- Pour half of the melted chocolate into a rectangular mold, making sure it’s at least 1 cm thick. Use a ruler if you must. Precision is key to impressing your friends.
- Let the chocolate set slightly, but not too much. It should still be inviting to the knafeh layer.
4. Add the Knafeh / Kadaif:
- Carefully place your baked Kadaif on top of the semi-set chocolate. It should fit like the world's most decadent puzzle piece.
5. Pistachio Cream Dream:
- Spread a generous layer of pistachio cream over the knafeh. Don’t be stingy – this is what dreams are made of.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top of the pistachio cream. This adds crunch, texture, and makes you feel like a culinary genius.
6. Seal the Deal:
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the pistachio layer, ensuring everything is covered. We’re aiming for at least 1 cm thickness here, people. Use your ruler again if necessary.
7. Set and Shine:
- Let the entire concoction set in the fridge for at least a half hour - an hour or until detches easy. Use this time to reflect on your life choices and prepare for the glory that awaits.
- Once set, remove from the mold and sprinkle with a pinch of gold dust. Because in Dubai, even your snacks need to sparkle.
Serving Suggestions:
- Slice into bars and serve immediately. Watch as your friends and family weep with joy and jealousy.
- Consider hiring security. This chocolate bar is valuable – and dangerously delicious.
Congratulations! You've just created the Dubai Viral Chocolate Bar with Kataif and Pistachio Cream. Your life will never be the same, and neither will your waistline. Enjoy responsibly!
