Go Back
–+ servings
uxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls

Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls to Impress Your Guests

Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Balls are a delightful treat that combines crispy kataifi, rich pistachio, and velvety dark chocolate.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kataifi Base
  • 8 oz Kataifi Pastry or substitute with finely chopped toasted phyllo or crushed cornflakes
  • 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted) for optimal crispness
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 4 oz White Chocolate can substitute with additional dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Natural Pistachio Butter choose high-quality pistachios
  • 1 pinch Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Vegetable Oil optional, for consistency
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate (55-65% cocoa) temper for shine
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios for decoration

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently separate the kataifi strands and melt the unsalted butter. Coat the kataifi with the butter, spread on the baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  3. Chop the white chocolate, melt in the microwave in intervals, and stir in the pistachio butter and a pinch of salt. Add vegetable oil if thick.
  4. Finely chop the cooled kataifi and fold it into the pistachio filling until well combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl until smooth and temper for shine.
  7. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios immediately.
  8. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep kataifi covered until use and allow it to cool completely before mixing. Properly temper the dark chocolate for a glossy finish.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!