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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
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 16 -18
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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