On social media, it's the new star among desserts: Dubai chocolate .
At first glance, it looks like a classic praline – but with its filling of roasted kadayif , pistachio cream and tahini , it surprises even true sweet tooths.
But what exactly is behind it? And how can you make them yourself?
✨ What is Dubai chocolate?
Dubai chocolate is a luxurious interpretation of the classic praline. It features a glossy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate shell on the outside, and inside, a crispy kadayif and aromatic pistachio filling, sometimes refined with a hint of tahini.
Originally created by chocolatiers in Dubai, its elegant presentation and unusual texture quickly made it a viral trend worldwide.
👨🍳 How to make Dubai chocolate at home?
Good news: You can easily make them yourself. Here's the recipe:
🛒 Ingredients:
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200–250 grams of couverture chocolate (milk or dark chocolate)
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1 cup of kadayif (thin strands of dough)
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1–2 tablespoons of butter
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3-4 tablespoons pistachio cream (Antep Fıstık cream variety)
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1 teaspoon tahini (sesame paste)
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Optional decoration: gold dust , pistachio pieces , fleur de sel
🧁 Preparation steps:
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Roast Kadayif:
Fry in butter until golden brown and crispy. Let cool.
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Prepare the filling:
Mix the kadayif with pistachio cream and tahini. This creates an aromatic, creamy-crunchy mixture.
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Melting chocolate:
Melt carefully in a water bath (bain-marie), ideally temper for shine.
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Filling molds:
First, put some chocolate into silicone molds, chill briefly, then add the filling and cover with chocolate.
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Chill and serve:
Allow to set in the refrigerator, carefully remove from the mold and decorate as desired.
🍽️ Conclusion:
Dubai chocolate is more than just a dessert – it's an experience.
Crispy kadayif meets exquisite pistachios and luxurious chocolate.
Whether as a gift for a guest, as a highlight with coffee, or for your social media community:
These chocolates are guaranteed to cause a stir.
