Description
Indulge in the decadent and crunchy delights of a Dubai-inspired chocolate bar filled with a mix of kataifi pastry, nuts, and chocolate. This recipe combines Middle Eastern flavors with a rich chocolatey taste for a unique and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Kataifi Pastry:
- 1 cup kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Filling:
- ½ cup roasted hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate, melted
- ¼ cup Nutella or chocolate spread
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Kataifi: Fluff kataifi pastry and mix with butter, honey, and cinnamon. Bake until golden and crisp.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix toasted kataifi with nuts, rice cereal, salt, Nutella, and melted chocolate.
- Fill Molds: Use the mixture as a filling for chocolate bars, layering in molds and topping with remaining chocolate.
- Chill: Refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Ensure kataifi is fully crisp for the best texture.
- Experiment with different nuts or add rosewater or cardamom for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Fills 1 small bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
