Viral Dubai Kunafa Chocolate Bar (No Special Mold Needed)
The viral Dubai Kunafa Chocolate bar made at home using a regular baking dish. Crispy toasted kunafa and pistachio cream sealed inside a thick chocolate shell. Just 4 main ingredients and no special mold needed.
Instructions
Step 1: Toast the Kunafa
- Chop or tear kunafa into pieces.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, add kunafa, and stir constantly for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- Mix cooled kunafa with pistachio cream, tahini (if using), and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Prepare Your Dish
- Line a baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang on the sides.
Step 4: First Chocolate Layer
- Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring after each.
- Pour half into the dish, spread evenly, and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes until set.
Step 5: Add Filling
- Spoon pistachio-kunafa filling over the set chocolate layer and press into an even layer.
Step 6: Top Chocolate Layer
- Pour remaining chocolate over the filling, spread to the edges, and immediately sprinkle crushed pistachios.
- Add other garnishes if using.
Step 7: Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until fully set.
- Lift out using the parchment overhang, then slice or break into pieces.
- Serve cold.
Notes
Use a chocolate bar, not chips. Chips have additives that prevent proper setting and won't give you a clean snap.
Cool the toasted kunafa fully before mixing with pistachio cream.
Keeps in the fridge for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.
Cool the toasted kunafa fully before mixing with pistachio cream.
Keeps in the fridge for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.