Dubai Chocolate Truffles
Dubai Chocolate Truffles are a trendy treat with a luxurious pistachio filling with the perfect amount of crunch and nutty flavor. I love the balance of sweet and salty.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Chill time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings: 16 -18
Calories: 215kcal
Pistachio Filling
- ¾ cup pistachio cream pre-made
- ½ cup white chocolate
- 1 cup kataifi shredded
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
- Topping
- Crushed pistachios
For the pistachio filling
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped kataifi and toast until deeply golden and crisp, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate in 15–20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pistachio cream, melted white chocolate, cooled kataifi, and chopped pistachios. Stir until a thick filling forms.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into smooth balls. Refrigerate for a few minutes if needed to thicken the filling before rolling. Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
For the chocolate coating
In a heatproof bowl, melt the milk chocolate in 15–20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined sheet. Allow the coating to begin setting, about 5 minutes.
With the remaining chocolate, use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle thin lines over each truffle. Reheat if needed before drizzling.
Immediately sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before the drizzle sets.
Chill until fully set before serving.
- Allow the kataifi to cool completely before you add it to the truffle mixture to keep it from becoming soggy.
- Use a fork to dip the truffles in the chocolate to make it an easier and cleaner process.
- If the melted chocolate seizes, add 1 teaspoon of neutral oil at a time until it loosens up.
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg