How to Make The Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar (Easy Recipe)
How to Make The Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar (Easy Recipe) is a medium Middle Eastern recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Sweet Impact on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 55 min
Cost: $31.89 total, $7.97 per serving
Ingredients
- 150 g Milk Chocolate (good quality, chopped into small pieces)
- 5 g Edible Gold Glitter (for decorative sparkle, food‑grade)
- 70 g Kataifi Dough (shredded phyllo, thawed if frozen)
- 20 g Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 100 g Pistachio Paste (smooth, unsalted)
- 100 g Salted Caramel (store‑bought or homemade)
Instructions
Gather and Prepare Ingredients
Measure all ingredients, chop the milk chocolate into small pieces, and have the gold glitter ready in a small bowl.
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Melt the Milk Chocolate
Place the chocolate pieces in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to about 45‑50°C.
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Temperature: Low heat
Butter the Kataifi
Put the kataifi dough in a mixing bowl, drizzle the melted butter over it, and toss gently until the strands are evenly coated.
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Fry the Buttered Kataifi
Heat a thin layer of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter‑coated kataifi and fry for 2‑3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the strands turn golden‑brown and crisp.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Drain Excess Oil
Transfer the fried kataifi onto paper towels to absorb any excess butter.
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Assemble the Fillings
Place a spoonful of pistachio paste and a spoonful of salted caramel onto each portion of fried kataifi, then roll or fold the strands around the fillings to form bite‑size rolls.
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Dip in Melted Chocolate
Using a pastry brush or fork, dip each assembled roll into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating.
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Add Gold Glitter
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle a pinch of edible gold glitter over each roll for a sparkling finish.
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Cool and Set
Place the chocolate‑coated rolls on a cooling rack and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
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Serve
Arrange the set rolls on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts
Allergens: Milk, Tree nuts (pistachio), Gluten (kataifi), Eggs (if using butter from eggs, optional)
Last updated: April 7, 2026






