Make this viral Knafeh Pistachio chocolate bar from Dubai in a heart-shaped cute form. Delicious dark chocolate filled with sweet, nutty pistachio cream and tahini filling inside perfectly complements each for an unexpectedly delightful crunch. No wonder it’s viral for a reason Plus point it won’t break your bank account.
Knafeh Pistachio Filling 1. Chop kataifi and set aside. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat then add chopped kataifi and toast it for about 10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Transfer it to a mixing bowl. 2. Add pistachio cream and tahini then mix until well combined. 3. Place about ⅔ of the dark chocolate into a heatproof mixing bowl. With heat turn off, double boiler the chocolate until it reaches 100°F. The temperature should not exceed 115°F.
4. Pour about 2 tbsp melted chocolate to the mold then tilt the mold sideways until the entire inside of each mold is evenly coated. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. 5. Add in knafeh pistachio filling and pour more melted chocolate and spread until the filling is well coated. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour. 6. Once set, carefully remove the chocolate from the mold. You can decorate it by drizzle with some colored melted chocolate or you can serve the chocolate immediately.