Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
Updated Sep 24, 2025
This homemade version of the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar is an easy-to-make recipe and has just 3 essential ingredients and a delicious taste!
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Make Dubai Chocolate Bar at Home!
You’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate bar all over the internet and probably in stores by now too and this is my take on it with my own dubai chocolate bar recipe. The original chocolate bar is from a retailer in Dubai…and costs $25! It’s made with Kataifi (shredded phyllo), pistachio butter, and chocolate and it’s easier thank you think to make!
When I tried recreating it, it did not disappoint and went viral on my TikTok page. The toughest thing about this recipe is that you’ll need a chocolate bar mold, but I think it’s worth buying so you can make this Dubai chocolate bar over and over again. If you don’t want to invest in a mold just yet, you can try my Dubai Chocolate Strawberries which is made in a cup!
This recipe was part of our monthly Cooking Challenge for April 2025!
Dubai Chocolate Bar Ingredients
- Chocolate: I like to use milk chocolate because it’s softer and creamier, but I also love dark chocolate and pistachio flavors together, so you can use any chocolate you like! For drizzling on top, I go for white chocolate, but it’s completely optional.
- Kataifi: This is basically shredded pastry dough that’s used in a lot of Middle Eastern desserts, like knafeh. You can find it on Amazon! It comes in long strands, so you have to chop it up to make it easier to fry on a skillet.
- Pistachio butter: Pistachio butter isn’t easy to find but I buy it from Middle Eastern grocery stores, Italian specialty shops, or on Amazon. Go for crunchy or creamy. You can even make your own pistachio butter!
- Tahini: You can leave this one out if you’re not a tahini fan, but I think it gives the filling a richer, nuttier taste.
- Salt: I always like a bit of sea salt sprinkled on top of these Dubai chocolate bars, but this is optional!
How to Make Dubai Chocolate Bars
Dubai Chocolate Bar
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces white chocolate chips
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips divided
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces kataifi shredded dough finely chopped
- 2 (7-ounce) jars pistachio butter
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir the chocolate in between each 30 seconds until all the chocolate is melted. Drizzle with a fork into 2 16-ounce chocolate molds and set aside in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Place 10 ounces of the chocolate chips in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir the chocolate in between each 30 seconds until the chocolate is mostly melted. Fold in the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate chips and stir to combine. Pour about half the chocolate over the white chocolate drizzle and use a pastry brush to make sure it evenly covers the bottom and sides. Allow it to set at room temperature for 5 minutes, then place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kataifi and cook, stirring constantly until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the pistachio butter and tahini, allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan while waiting on the chocolate molds to freeze.
- Divide the pistachio filling mixture equally into the chocolate molds. Spread them out evenly to the top of the mold.
- Pour the remaining half the melted chocolate over the pistachio filling and use a an off set spatula to evenly cover the pistachio mixture so it’s flat with the chocolate mold. Place in the freezer again for 20 minutes.
- Remove from molds, cut into pieces and enjoy immediately. Keep stored in the fridge for best texture.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skip the freezer time. I know this Dubai chocolate bar recipe calls for freezing the bar multiple times at different steps, but each stage is important for setting the chocolate properly.
- Use silicone chocolate molds. I find these make it easiest to unmold the chocolate bars after! They pop right out.
- Make sure your kataifi is crunchy. You’ll want to take your time toasting your kataifi so that it’s golden brown and gives the filling the right texture! It can clump, so you might want to break it up with your hands before adding it to the skillet.
- Add a little coconut oil to your chocolate. If you’re worried about the chocolate melting smoothly (I’ve had it seize up in the microwave before), you can add ½ teaspoon of coconut oil.
FAQs
For the best results, I recommend storing any leftover chocolate in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. That way it’ll keep its crunchy-smooth texture.
Yes! Keep them an airtight container, and they’ll last for up to 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, thaw them on the counter top, or even enjoy frozen!
If you can’t find chocolate molds or you don’t want to wait for some to get shipped, try making your Dubai chocolate bars in a loaf pan. Add parchment paper with an overhang to make it easier to pull out and you’ll have a chocolate bar about the size of what a mold would be. It may be a little hard to cut into chunks, but it works!
Make sure that you temper your chocolate correctly (which means heating it slowly and then bringing it back down to room temperature) before adding it to your mold.
Comments
Great recipe! It was delicious.
So happy you liked it, Asher! Thank you!!
Could you please share the price per bar? I have 4 kids, it might be too much for one week’s budget but maybe 2. How long can I keep them cold and fresh?
Hi there! The price per bar depends on where you purchase the ingredients. If you freeze the bars in an airtight container, they will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Hope that helps!
Made this recipe yesterday and it was a big hit! Added saffron to the white chocolate to give it a twist. Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Yum, love that you added saffron! That sounds so good! So glad you liked the recipe, Yen. Thank you so much!!
So easy and so delicious! I could eat it all in one sitting
Me too haha! So happy you enjoyed it!!
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