Dubai Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is getting a serious glow-up due to Dubai’s viral chocolate craze. If you happen to’ve seen it on-line, precisely what we’re speaking about. Creamy pistachio, buttery kataifi, and freeze-dried strawberries to spherical it out. It’s obtained texture, shade, 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.
Hundreds 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 right through. The buttery toasted kataifi on prime provides the right crunch, whereas pops of strawberry and chopped pistachio make each chunk somewhat 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 on dessert tables all over the place.

Ingredient Notes

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

White Chocolate Chips: Use high quality white chocolate for finest outcomes. Cheaper manufacturers will be waxy and received’t soften as easily.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This thick, candy milk helps set the fudge. Be sure you’re not by chance 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. It’s also possible to order it on-line.
Vanilla Extract: Only a contact to spherical out the flavors. Actual vanilla is finest 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: It’s also possible to use darkish chocolate chips if you need one thing somewhat 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 received’t set correctly.
Salted Butter: Used to toast the kataifi. If you happen to solely have unsalted, that’s effective too.
Kataifi: This shredded phyllo dough can typically 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 use roasted or uncooked, salted or unsalted, relying in your desire. Salted works nice as a result of salty and candy are a improbable mixture.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries: These add a pop of shade, 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 provides this fudge its over-the-top taste. It’s easy, nutty, and barely candy with a stupendous pale inexperienced shade. It’s mainly the pistachio model of Nutella.

You’ll discover it in jars, often 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 turning into more and more widespread 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 regulate if wanted. Identical to peanut butter, some are additionally thinner than others.

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

I examined 5 completely different manufacturers. For these accessible on-line, I most popular Pisti Cream of Pistachio and Gourmanity Dairy Pistachio Cream Spread. Accessible in my native grocery shops was Peppertux Farms Pistachio Cream which I additionally liked and was half the value of what’s offered on Amazon.

All About Kataifi

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

You would possibly discover it offered 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).

If you happen to’re utilizing frozen kataifi, be sure that to thaw it utterly and fluff it up along with your arms to separate the strands. If it’s dry, you’ll be able to often use it straight out of the bundle, however watch intently whereas toasting so it doesn’t burn.

If you happen to can’t discover it in shops, kataifi is broadly accessible on-line. Simply seek for “shredded phyllo dough” or “kataifi pastry.” Eastanbul Dried & Chopped Kataifi is a well-liked possibility for ordering on-line and I discovered good outcomes utilizing YÜCE Supreme Foods Kataifi.

Wish to make it your self? It’s surprisingly simple utilizing a easy batter of flour, corntarch, and water, and a nonstick pan. It’s simpler than you’d suppose and an ideal possibility for those who can’t discover it in shops. I’ve included directions for do-it-yourself kataifi within the recipe notes so you’ll be able to attempt it out your self.

Non-compulsory Freeze Dried Strawberries

The freeze-dried strawberries add nice shade and somewhat tangy crunch to stability 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 typically within the child meals part. They’re typically offered in small baggage for snacking which makes it simple 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 finest to chop the fudge whereas it’s nonetheless chilled straight from the fridge. Be sure you 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 material between every reduce to maintain the layers wanting sharp. If the knife begins to pull or smear the topping, run it beneath sizzling water, dry it off, and proceed. For additional precision, you’ll be able to trim the perimeters 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, present bins, or particular events like Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

Pair it with contemporary berries and nuts for a candy grazing board. It additionally makes an ideal edible present. Simply pack in parchment-lined bins 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 is going to preserve for as much as 3 months. Thaw within the fridge in a single day earlier than serving.