Description
Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling are a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, combining rich chocolate and nutty pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (lightly toasted)
- 0.5 cup shredded kataifi pastry or finely shredded phyllo dough
- 0.25 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar syrup (rose or orange blossom)
- 0.5 tsp cardamom powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 300 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- (optional) dried edible rose petals
Instructions
- Begin by placing the toasted pistachios into a food processor. Pulse until they reach a coarse grinding resembling fine crumbs. Add kataifi pastry, desiccated coconut, cardamom, honey or sugar syrup, and melted butter. Blend until a sticky dough forms. If too dry, add more honey or syrup.
- Transfer the sticky dough to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Scoop out portions and roll between palms to create smooth balls; should yield about 15-18 balls.
- Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate until glossy. You can add coconut oil for extra shine.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed pistachios and rose petals.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 150 per ball
- Sodium: Minimal, depending on the salt in pistachios
- Protein: About 3g