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Dubai Chocolate Balls

Delight in Dubai Chocolate Balls: A Sweet Escape at Home

Savor the irresistible Dubai Chocolate Balls, a quick and delicious dessert to satisfy any sweet craving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Mixture
  • 5.5 oz White Chocolate, finely chopped Substitute with dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Double Cream Can replace with heavy whipping cream for a similar taste.
  • 3.5 oz Unsalted Ground Pistachios Almonds can also be used for variation.
  • 1 pinch Salt Use kosher or sea salt.
For the Coating
  • 9 oz Milk Chocolate, finely chopped Dark chocolate can be used if you prefer less sweetness.
For the Pastry
  • 3.5 oz Kataifi Pastry, chopped and separated Substitute with phyllo pastry if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Butter Margarine can work as a dairy-free alternative.
For Binding
  • 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends can be swapped in.
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Potato starch is a good alternative.
  • 1 tsp Sugar Reduce for a less sweet result.
For Frying
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Can use canola or sunflower oil.
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • pan
  • microwave
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Dubai Chocolate Balls
  1. Begin by melting the finely chopped white chocolate and double cream together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Once smooth, mix in the ground pistachios, salt, and kataifi pastry until well incorporated. Set aside.
  3. Roll small spoonfuls of the mixture into 1 inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 10 minutes of shaping time.
  4. Melt the milk chocolate in a shallow dish using the previous method or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between, until silky.
  5. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate to coat fully, using a fork to lift them out and let excess chocolate drip off.
  6. Chill the coated balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the chocolate has set hard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your Dubai Chocolate Balls in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 1 month.

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