Dubai’s Viral Pistachio Filled Chocolate Bar

A crunchy chocolate bar stuffed with pistachio spread and toasted kunafa pastry to make the most indulgent and delicious copycat dessert from Dubai’s Viral Tiktok recipe.

Prep Time

10minutes mins

Cook Time

5minutes mins

Chill Time

15minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

• 300 gm dark chocolate
• 100 gm milk chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 50 gm white chocolate
• Pistachio Filling:
  • 150 gm kunafa pastry, finely chopped and toasted until golden
  • 75 gm pistachio paste, warmed until smooth
  • 15 gm pistachio powder
  • Pinch of salt
• Optional:
  • Edible food colors to mix with the white chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare Pistachio Filling:
   • Toast the finely chopped kunafa pastry over low heat until golden (about 3-5 minutes). Stir continuously to avoid burning. Transfer to a mixing bowl once done and set aside.
   • Warm the pistachio paste until smooth if it’s firm. Add it to the toasted kunafa pastry along with pistachio powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
2. Melt Chocolate:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk and dark chocolate in 10-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth (about 1 minute total). Add coconut oil, stir, and set aside.
   • Melt the white chocolate in another bowl. Optionally, divide it into smaller bowls and mix with edible food colors as desired.
3. Assemble Bars:
   • Dollop different colored white chocolate onto the base of the moulds.
   • Pour melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate and spread evenly using the back of a spoon to cover the corners and surface completely. Use less chocolate to avoid excess.
   • Fill each mould with the prepared pistachio filling, smoothing out the top evenly.
4. Freeze and Serve:
   • Cover the pistachio filling with more melted dark chocolate, ensuring an even layer. Scrape off excess chocolate.
   • Place the moulds in the freezer to set for a few minutes.
   • Remove from the freezer, demould the chocolate bars, and serve with coffee or after a meal.

NOTES

• Toast the kunafa pastry thoroughly to achieve the desired crunch.
• In hot climates, allow the first layer of chocolate to set briefly in the freezer before adding the filling and topping with more chocolate to ensure clean bars.
• Substitute other nut pastes for variation, although this may alter the recipe’s original appeal.