Kunafa Chocolate Bar

The Kunafa Chocolate Bar is a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern kunafa, combining buttery, crispy kataifi dough with a luxurious chocolate shell. This viral dessert, made famous in Dubai, balances flaky kunafa pastry with a rich pistachio or Nutella filling, coated in silky milk chocolate. Whether you enjoy it as a gift, festive treat, or indulgent snack, this dessert is guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients

• 2 cups kataifi dough (shredded phyllo pastry)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup milk chocolate (melted)
• 1/2 cup pistachio cream or Nutella
• 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (for garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the Kunafa Dough – Finely shred the kataifi dough, then toast it in a pan with melted butter over medium heat until golden and crispy. Let cool.
2. Make the Filling – Mix the toasted kunafa crumbs with pistachio cream or Nutella, and add crushed pistachios for extra crunch.
3. Melt the Chocolate – Using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, melt the milk chocolate until smooth.
4. Mold the Chocolate Shell – Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into a silicone chocolate bar mold, ensuring the sides are well coated. Let set slightly.
5. Fill the Bars – Add a layer of the kunafa-pistachio mixture inside the chocolate shell, pressing gently.
6. Seal with Chocolate – Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling, sealing the edges.
7. Chill & Unmold – Refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully set, then carefully remove from the mold.
8. Garnish & Serve – Optionally, drizzle with extra chocolate and sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.