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Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Experience pure indulgence with these Dubai-style Chocolate Balls, featuring a rich chocolate shell and a luxurious, nutty pistachio kunefe filling. Perfect for elegant gatherings or a personal treat that captures Middle Eastern flavors!

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JUE

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Creating Your Masterpiece

Prepare the Chocolate Shells:
Melt the chocolate and line the molds, creating a firm base for the filling.
Make the Kunefe Filling:
Toast kunefe pastry and mix with pistachios, condensed milk, and rose water.
Assemble the Chocolate Balls:
Insert pistachio kunefe balls into chocolate shells and seal with additional chocolate.
Finish and Garnish:
Unmold, decorate with pistachios and edible gold flakes, and serve.
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How to Make Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Prepare the Chocolate Shells
Melt the chocolate and line the molds, creating a firm base for the filling.
Make the Kunefe Filling
Toast kunefe pastry and mix with pistachios, condensed milk, and rose water.
Assemble the Chocolate Balls
Insert pistachio kunefe balls into chocolate shells and seal with additional chocolate.
Finish and Garnish
Unmold, decorate with pistachios and edible gold flakes, and serve.
Baking Tips
Ensure the kunefe is well toasted to add a nice crunch to the filling.
Chilling between chocolate layers helps to build a sturdy shell and avoid cracks.
Rose water is optional but adds a traditional floral note typical in Middle Eastern desserts.
Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling - tertiary view

Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Experience pure indulgence with these Dubai-style Chocolate Balls, featuring a rich chocolate shell and a luxurious, nutty pistachio kunefe filling. Perfect for elegant gatherings or a personal treat that captures Middle Eastern flavors!

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Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Yield
20 balls
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Chocolate Shell:
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10 oz (280g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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For the Pistachio Kunefe Filling:
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1 cup shredded kunefe pastry (kataifi dough), finely chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
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2 tablespoons condensed milk
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1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
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For Garnish:
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Extra crushed pistachios
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Edible gold flakes (optional)

Instructions

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Melt the chocolate with coconut oil over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
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Brush silicone molds or mini cupcake molds with a layer of melted chocolate. Chill until set, then repeat to create a thick shell.
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In a skillet, lightly toast the kunefe pastry with melted butter until golden and crispy. Let it cool.
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Mix the toasted kunefe pastry with ground pistachios, condensed milk, and rose water until a soft filling forms.
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Scoop small portions of the pistachio kunefe mixture and roll into balls small enough to fit inside the chocolate shells.
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Place a pistachio kunefe ball into each chocolate shell, then cover and seal with more melted chocolate. Chill until completely set.
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Carefully unmold the chocolate balls and garnish with crushed pistachios and edible gold flakes if desired.