Description
A homemade version of the viral Fix Dessert Chocolatier bar featuring toasted kunafa pastry, creamy pistachio butter, and rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
400g high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
100g kunafa (kadaif) pastry, finely chopped
30g unsalted butter
150g pistachio cream or sweetened pistachio spread
1 tablespoon tahini
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optional: Edible gold leaf or colored cocoa butter for decoration
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped kunafa pastry and stir continuously for 5-8 minutes until golden brown and very crunchy. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the cooled toasted kunafa, pistachio cream, tahini, and sea salt. Mix until the pastry is evenly coated and the mixture forms a thick paste.
Step 3: Temper the chocolate: Melt 2/3 of the chocolate in a double boiler to 115°F. Remove from heat, add the remaining 1/3, and stir until the temperature drops to 88-90°F.
Step 4: Pour a thin layer of chocolate into the bottom and sides of your silicone chocolate molds. Tap the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles. Invert the mold over parchment to remove excess, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
Step 5: Fill the chocolate shells with the pistachio-kunafa mixture, leaving about 2mm of space at the top. Press down gently to ensure there are no air pockets.
Step 6: Pour the remaining tempered chocolate over the filling to seal the bars. Use a bench scraper or offset spatula to level the top and remove excess chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes until completely firm.
Notes
Ensure the kunafa is completely cooled before mixing with the pistachio cream to maintain maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg