Description
Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling are delightful treats that combine smooth dark chocolate with a creamy, nutty pistachio filling, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Dubai.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate – 200g (about 7 oz)
- Heavy Cream – 100ml (about 1/2 cup)
- Pistachio Kunefe Filling – 100g (about 3.5 oz)
- Crushed Pistachios – 50g (about 1/2 cup, for coating)
- Cocoa Powder – 30g (about 1/4 cup, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture by chopping dark chocolate and melting it with heated heavy cream to create ganache.
- Make the pistachio filling by mixing finely chopped pistachios with sugar and melted butter.
- Assemble the chocolate balls by portioning ganache, adding the pistachio filling, and rolling them into balls.
- Coat the chocolate balls in crushed pistachios and dust with cocoa powder.
- Chill the chocolate balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill the ganache long enough to make it easier to handle.
- Experiment with different nuts for the filling if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Rolling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Dubai, Chocolate Balls, Pistachio, Dessert, Middle Eastern