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Homemade Dubai Chocolate Cups (Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cups)

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These Homemade Dubai Chocolate Cups are an indulgent dessert combining crisp kunafa, creamy pistachio-tahini filling, and a rich chocolate shell. Inspired by viral pistachio kunafa chocolates, they’re elegant, customizable, and perfect for gifting or entertaining.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 large chocolate cups
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 240 g sweet pistachio butter
  • 200 g kataifi (shredded filo pastry)
  • 25 g unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons tahini
  • 300 g milk or dark couverture chocolate (about 60% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 50 g white chocolate (optional, for decoration)
  • Oil-based gel food coloring, a few drops (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop the kataifi into 1–2 cm pieces. Melt butter in a wide pan over medium heat, add kataifi, and stir constantly until golden and crisp. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix pistachio butter and tahini. Stir in the cooled, crisp kataifi until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Optional: Melt white chocolate gently and tint with oil-based food coloring. Drizzle into silicone muffin molds and chill for 2–3 minutes until set.
  4. Melt the couverture chocolate over a bain-marie, stirring until smooth. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each mold and spread to coat the bottom and sides (6 mm thick). Chill for 5–7 minutes until firm.
  5. Fill each shell with the pistachio kunafa mixture, leaving 6 mm at the top. Cover with more melted chocolate and smooth the tops to seal.
  6. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until fully set. Carefully unmold and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use silicone molds for easy unmolding and smooth chocolate shells.
  • Oil-based food coloring is essential to prevent chocolate from seizing.
  • Use couverture or high-quality bar chocolate instead of chips for better texture.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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