Dubai Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is getting a serious glow-up due to Dubai’s viral chocolate craze. For those who’ve seen it on-line, you recognize precisely what we’re speaking about. Creamy pistachio, buttery kataifi, and freeze-dried strawberries to spherical it out. It’s bought texture, colour, and that over-the-top aptitude all of us secretly love.

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Why My Recipe

Places a enjoyable spin on fudge with layers impressed by Dubai’s well-known viral chocolate.
Masses in pistachio cream for that signature taste everybody’s obsessive about.
Topped with buttery toasted kataifi, pistachios, and strawberries for main texture and wow issue.

A slab of Dubai Chocolate Fudge that has been cut into small pieces. It's topped with a kataifi topping, chopped pistachios, and freeze-dried strawberries.

We layer in pistachio cream not as soon as, not twice, however 3 times to convey that signature taste all over. The buttery toasted kataifi on prime provides the right crunch, whereas pops of strawberry and chopped pistachio make each chew a bit of burst of taste. It’s wealthy, candy, crunchy, creamy, and actually, sort of addictive. Make it as soon as and also you’ll see why Dubai chocolate taking up dessert tables in all places.

Ingredient Notes

An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make Dubai Chocolate Fudge.

White Chocolate Chips: Use a superb high quality white chocolate for greatest outcomes. Cheaper manufacturers might be waxy and gained’t soften as easily.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This thick, candy milk helps set the fudge. Be sure to’re not by accident grabbing evaporated milk. They’re not the identical.
Pistachio Cream: That is key to the recipe. Search for it close to the nut butters or within the worldwide meals part. You may also order it on-line.
Vanilla Extract: Only a contact to spherical out the flavors. Actual vanilla is greatest right here.
Almond Extract: Completely non-compulsory, however it does improve the flavour of the pistachio and make it extra outstanding and nutty.
Semi-Candy Chocolate Chips: You may also use darkish chocolate chips if you would like one thing a bit of extra intense. I attempted it with each (and milk chocolate) and my style testers most popular someplace in between with semi-sweet.
Heavy Cream: Helps create a silky ganache layer. Don’t substitute with milk because it gained’t set correctly.
Salted Butter: Used to toast the kataifi. For those who solely have unsalted, that’s effective too.
Kataifi: This shredded phyllo dough can generally be discovered within the freezer part close to puff pastry or as dried and shredded within the worldwide meals aisle. It’s additionally very easy to purchase on-line.
Cornstarch: Helps bind the kataifi topping with the pistachio cream so it holds collectively when sliced.
Pistachios: Roughly chop them for texture. You should utilize roasted or uncooked, salted or unsalted, relying in your choice. Salted works nice as a result of salty and candy are a unbelievable mixture.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries: These add a pop of colour, crunch, and tartness. Discover them close to the dried fruits or snack part. A small 1-ounce bag is ideal.

Pistachio Cream

Pistachio cream is the key sauce that offers this fudge its over-the-top taste. It’s clean, nutty, and barely candy with a wonderful pale inexperienced colour. It’s mainly the pistachio model of Nutella.

You’ll discover it in jars, normally labeled as “pistachio unfold” or “crema di pistacchio.” Search for it close to the opposite nut butters (peanut butter), within the worldwide aisle, or in specialty meals shops. It’s changing into more and more frequent to search out.

Not all pistachio lotions are the identical. Some are sweeter than others, and a few have extra pistachio taste. So style and alter if wanted. Similar to peanut butter, some are additionally thinner than others.

If you’ll be able to’t discover it regionally, it’s straightforward to order on-line. For a backup choice, almond or hazelnut spreads will nonetheless work, however the taste will shift.

I examined 5 totally different manufacturers. For these obtainable on-line, I most popular Pisti Cream of Pistachio and Gourmanity Dairy Pistachio Cream Spread. Obtainable in my native grocery shops was Peppertux Farms Pistachio Cream which I additionally beloved and was half the value of what’s bought on Amazon.

All About Kataifi

Kataifi (pronounced kah-ta-fee) is shredded phyllo dough utilized in Center Japanese and Mediterranean desserts. It bakes up crisp and golden, and provides Dubai Chocolate its signature crunchy texture on prime.

You may discover it bought both frozen or dry, relying on the model. Some shops carry it within the freezer part close to phyllo dough, whereas others promote it in dry, shelf-stable packaging (particularly on-line).

For those who’re utilizing frozen kataifi, be sure to thaw it fully and fluff it up together with your fingers to separate the strands. If it’s dry, you’ll be able to normally use it straight out of the bundle, however watch carefully whereas toasting so it doesn’t burn.

For those who can’t discover it in shops, kataifi is broadly obtainable on-line. Simply seek for “shredded phyllo dough” or “kataifi pastry.” Eastanbul Dried & Chopped Kataifi is a well-liked choice for ordering on-line and I discovered good outcomes utilizing YÜCE Supreme Foods Kataifi.

Need to make it your self? It’s surprisingly straightforward utilizing a easy batter of flour, corntarch, and water, and a nonstick pan. It’s simpler than you’d assume and an amazing choice in the event you can’t discover it in shops. I’ve included directions for home made kataifi within the recipe notes so you’ll be able to attempt it out your self.

Elective Freeze Dried Strawberries

The freeze-dried strawberries add nice colour and a bit of tangy crunch to steadiness all that sugary richness of the fudge, however they’re completely non-compulsory. If you wish to skip them or can’t discover them, no downside. The fudge remains to be scrumptious with out them. My style testers favored it each methods, some preferring one over the opposite.

You’ll discover freeze-dried strawberries within the snack aisle close to the dried fruits or generally within the child meals part. They’re usually bought in small baggage for snacking which makes it straightforward to crush them up within the bag for sprinkling excessive.

A closeup view of a piece of Dubai Chocolate Fudge with a pistachio base, chocolate ganache layer, and a kataifi topping.

Reducing Clear Squares

For neat, bakery-style squares, it’s greatest to chop the fudge whereas it’s nonetheless chilled straight from the fridge. Make sure to line the pan with parchment or wax paper in order that the fudge slab lifts neatly from the pan.

Use a pointy knife, and wipe the blade clear with a heat, damp fabric between every reduce to maintain the layers wanting sharp. If the knife begins to pull or smear the topping, run it below scorching water, dry it off, and proceed. For further precision, you’ll be able to trim the sides first, then slice into 1-inch squares.

Serving and Gifting

This fudge is a complete showstopper for holidays, events, or everytime you need to impress. The layered colours and textures make it good for dessert platters, reward containers, or particular events like Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

Pair it with recent berries and nuts for a candy grazing board. It additionally makes an amazing edible reward. Simply pack in parchment-lined containers or cellophane baggage.

Storage Directions

Refrigerate: Retailer the fudge in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 1 week. Maintain the layers intact by inserting parchment paper between them if stacking.

Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the fudge in a single layer till strong, then switch to a freezer-safe container or bag. It should preserve for as much as 3 months. Thaw within the fridge in a single day earlier than serving.