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Dubai chocolate homemade: an oriental dream
Have you ever discovered the fascinating world of Dubai chocolate?
We made this unique creation in our confectionery at the Cologne Chocolate Museum and, of course, tasted it too. Let yourself be enchanted by the tempting combination of melt-in-the-mouth chocolate, crunchy kadayif and aromatic pistachios.
The exact invention of Dubai chocolate is somewhat unclear, as it is a recipe that has evolved over time and is often varied in different households and patisseries.
What we do know:
- Origin: the name 'Dubai chocolate' suggests that it originated in the United Arab Emirates, specifically Dubai. The combination of chocolate, angel hair and pistachios is very popular in Arabic cuisine.
- Spread: Dubai chocolate became known worldwide through social media, especially TikTok. Influencers such as Sarah Hamouda have helped to spread and popularize the recipe.
- Variations: There is no single, official recipe for Dubai chocolate. Every confectioner or amateur chef can create their own version with different types of chocolate, nuts and other ingredients.
Why it's difficult to name an inventor:
- Traditional recipes: The combination of chocolate and nuts is a popular snack in many cultures. It is possible that similar recipes existed long before the term "Dubai chocolate" was coined.
- Social media: The recipe has constantly evolved and changed as it has spread on social media. It is difficult to trace who came up with the original idea.
- Commercial interests: Many companies and patisseries have developed and sell their own version of Dubai Chocolate. It is possible that some of them claim the recipe as their own.
Why you should definitely try Dubai chocolate!
Dubai chocolate is more than just a sweet treat - it's a little trip to the Orient. The crispy kadayif, which is reminiscent of oriental desserts, gives the chocolate a very special texture and a great crunch. Together with the creamy pistachio cream and a pinch of sea salt, it creates a very special taste experience.
How to conjure up your own Dubai chocolate
Want to make your own Dubai chocolate? No problem! With our simple recipe and a few tips from our Maîtres Chocolatiers, you're guaranteed to succeed.
Our tip: experiment with different types of chocolate and nuts. This way you can create your very own Dubai chocolate. We particularly liked the preparation with white chocolate, which harmonizes excellently with the pistachios. We also made pralines to go with the bar.
You need the following ingredients for one bar:
- White chocolate for decorating
- Food coloring to color the white chocolate
- 3 bars of Lindt milk or white chocolate (in the end, don't leave all the chocolate in the bar, use the leftovers for a delicious chocolate cake, for example)
- 50g butter for browning
- 100-200g kadayif (angel hair)
- 1 tsp tahini
- 1/2-1 glass pistachio puree 100%
- a pinch of sea salt (a little more depending on taste)
- chopped pistachios or brittle for the filling and/or to decorate
Preparation of the filling:
Cut the kadayif into smaller pieces, fry in butter until golden brown and crispy. Leave to cool. Mix the pistachio cream, tahini, sea salt, pistachio pieces and the crispy kadayif into a mixture. If you like it even more liquid, you can add a little unflavored oil.
The quantities of ingredients vary depending on the size of the dish. There's not much you can do wrong here, the result tastes simply heavenly!
Perfect chocolate - perfect tempering
The secret to a shiny and crunchy chocolate lies in tempering it correctly. Follow our tips for the perfect result:
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie and heat to 40 degrees. Then allow to cool to 28 degrees and heat again to 29.5 degrees in a bain-marie. Now pour into the mold. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and then place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Now add the filling and put back in the fridge for another 30 minutes. Then cover with chocolate and put back in the fridge for another 30 minutes. Now you're done!
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This post was written by:
Astrid Gebhardt
I'm Astrid and I've been working in marketing at the Chocolate Museum for more than 10 years. It's one of the nicest places to work in Cologne and there are always great stories to tell about cocoa and chocolate. Where else can you get such a great view of the Rhine right from your desk?
