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Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe

Indulge in This Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe

Experience the richness of the Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe with this luxurious treat that combines dark chocolate and pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Mixture
  • 200 g dark chocolate 80-85% for less sweetness
  • 100 g milk chocolate can replace with more dark chocolate
  • 50 g butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Sweetness
  • 100 g dates soak in rose water
  • 60 g honey opt for maple syrup for vegan option
For Flavor Depth
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder can use cinnamon for milder flavor
  • a pinch saffron optional
For the Crunch
  • 100 g pistachios can use almonds as substitute

Equipment

  • 20cm x 20cm baking pan
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line a 20cm x 20cm baking pan with parchment paper and preheat your kitchen.
  2. Finely chop dates, soak in rose water for 15 minutes.
  3. Toast pistachios in a pan for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  4. Melt dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and butter together in a double boiler.
  5. Mix in honey, vanilla extract, cardamom, and saffron to the melted chocolate.
  6. Combine soaked dates and half the pistachios with the chocolate mixture.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with remaining pistachios and optional toppings.
  8. Let the chocolate cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Cut into bars using a warmed knife for clean edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be kept at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerated for 2 weeks.

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