Description
Delectable Homemade Dubai Chocolate Bar blends rich Middle Eastern flavors with smooth chocolate craftsmanship. Sweet indulgence awaits you with this luxurious treat that promises an irresistible culinary journey through Dubai’s exquisite dessert landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 250g dark chocolate
- 100g milk chocolate
- 50g cocoa butter
Nuts and Filling:
- 75g roasted almonds
- 50g pistachios
- 25g cashew nuts
- 30g date paste
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 15ml vanilla extract
- 10g honey
- 5g sea salt
- 3g ground cardamom
- 2g cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Chop dark and milk chocolate into uniform pieces, then gently melt with cocoa butter, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully toast the almonds, pistachios, and cashew nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove nuts from heat and let cool completely, then roughly chop into varied-sized pieces to create textural complexity.
- Incorporate date paste into the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until fully integrated and creating a uniform consistency.
- Add vanilla extract, honey, sea salt, ground cardamom, and cinnamon powder to the chocolate base, stirring meticulously to distribute flavors evenly.
- Fold the toasted, chopped nuts into the spiced chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the chocolate.
- Line a rectangular mold with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared mold, using a spatula to spread evenly and tap gently to release any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the chocolate bar for 2-3 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
- Remove from refrigerator, lift out of the mold using parchment paper edges, and slice into desired serving pieces.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to two weeks to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Toast nuts carefully to enhance their natural flavors and prevent burning, watching them closely during the process.
- Experiment with nut ratios to create personalized texture and crunch in your chocolate bar.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a richer, more intense chocolate experience.
- Consider alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg