My current obsession: Pistachio kunafa chocolate bar, insanely delish…
The viral Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Bar originated in Dubai, where it became a sensation due to its unique combination of traditional Middle Eastern flavors with modern chocolate confectionery. The dessert features a filling of pistachio cream and crispy kunafa pastry, encased in a chocolate shell. This has become a viral sensation on TikTok, with countless videos showcasing its unique preparation and delectable taste. Many people have been inspired by these viral videos to try making the dessert themselves. I couldn’t resist myself, it’s not available in any of the stores in my city hence I had to give it a try.
The viral recipe called for just 3 main ingredients: kunafa or knafeh pastry dough, pistachio butter & good quality chocolate.
I was able to find frozen kunafa pastry dough at the Middle Eastern store, got pistachios & chocolate. Got home & I was all set to make the chocolate bar, I was super thrilled.
I started with toasting the pastry until it becomes golden and crispy. Then, I blended it with the pistachio butter to create a filling. Layered this filling into chocolate molds, added an additional chocolate layer on top, and place it in the freezer to set.
Took the first bite & I went Mmm…Absolutely delicious, the crunchy pastry along with the creamy nutty pistachio butter & the rich chocolate, I’m truly obsessed with this!
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- Kunafa pastry dough
- Butter, unsalted- 5 tbsp
- Pistachios, shelled & unsalted- 2 cups
- Milk Chocolate
- I bought the kunafa pastry dough from the Middle Eastern store, it was frozen.
- Defrost the frozen pastry, roughly shred the pastry.
- For making 1 chocolate bar, 2 cups shredded kunafa pastry will be good enough.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp butter, let melt.
- Add the shredded kunafa pastry, roast over medium heat till the pastry turns golden in color, it will turn super crispy.
- Keep stirring to avoid the pasty from turning brown.
- Take the pan off the heat & let cool down.
- Add 2 cups shelled pistachios to a blender jar & grind to fine powder.
- Add 2 to 3 tbsp melted butter & grind again, pistachio will turn into a smooth paste like butter.
- Add the pistachio butter to the roasted kunafa pastry & combine well.
- Use good quality chocolate.
- I melted the chocolate in the microwave.
- Add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat for 2 to 3 minutes till the chocolate has melted, take the bowl every 30 seconds mix well & again microwave.
- I've used a chocolate mold for making the bar.
- Pour some melted chocolate as the first layer on the mold & keep the mold in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, take the mold out of the refrigerator.
- Spread the kunafa mixed with pistachio butter over the chocolate layer.
- Pour the melted chocolate generously over the kunafa-pistachio butter.
- Keep the mold in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set well.
- Enjoy the crunchy filling along with the rich chocolate, absolutely delicious.
