Dubai Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is getting a serious glow-up because of Dubai’s viral chocolate craze. In the event you’ve seen it on-line, you recognize precisely what we’re speaking about. Creamy pistachio, buttery kataifi, and freeze-dried strawberries to spherical it out. It’s bought texture, colour, and that over-the-top aptitude all of us secretly love.

Attempt extra of my fudge recipes with my standard foolproof fudge or fantasy fudge.

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 carry that signature taste right through. The buttery toasted kataifi on high provides the right crunch, whereas pops of strawberry and chopped pistachio make each chunk slightly burst of taste. It’s wealthy, candy, crunchy, creamy, and truthfully, type of addictive. Make it as soon as and also you’ll see why Dubai chocolate taking up dessert tables in every single place.

Ingredient Notes

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

White Chocolate Chips: Use a very good high quality white chocolate for greatest outcomes. Cheaper manufacturers could be waxy and gained’t soften as easily.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This thick, candy milk helps set the fudge. Ensure you’re not by accident 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. You too can order it on-line.
Vanilla Extract: Only a contact to spherical out the flavors. Actual vanilla is greatest right here.
Almond Extract: Completely non-obligatory, but it surely does improve the flavour of the pistachio and make it extra outstanding and nutty.
Semi-Candy Chocolate Chips: You too can use darkish chocolate chips in order for you one thing slightly 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 gained’t set correctly.
Salted Butter: Used to toast the kataifi. In the event you solely have unsalted, that’s high quality 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 need to use roasted or uncooked, salted or unsalted, relying in your desire. Salted works nice as a result of salty and candy are a implausible mixture.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries: These add a pop of colour, 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 clean, nutty, and barely candy with a wonderful pale inexperienced colour. 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 changing into more and more frequent 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 modify if wanted. Similar to peanut butter, some are additionally thinner than others.

If you possibly can’t discover it regionally, it’s simple to order on-line. For a backup choice, almond or hazelnut spreads will nonetheless work, however the taste will shift.

I examined 5 totally different manufacturers. For these out there on-line, I most popular Pisti Cream of Pistachio and Gourmanity Dairy Pistachio Cream Spread. Obtainable in my native grocery shops was Peppertux Farms Pistachio Cream which I additionally cherished and was half the worth 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 high.

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).

In the event you’re utilizing frozen kataifi, be sure that to thaw it fully and fluff it up along with your fingers to separate the strands. If it’s dry, you possibly can often use it straight out of the bundle, however watch intently whereas toasting so it doesn’t burn.

In the event you can’t discover it in shops, kataifi is broadly out there on-line. Simply seek for “shredded phyllo dough” or “kataifi pastry.” Eastanbul Dried & Chopped Kataifi is a well-liked choice 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’ll suppose and an ideal choice when you can’t discover it in shops. I’ve included directions for home made kataifi within the recipe notes so you possibly can strive it out your self.

Optionally available Freeze Dried Strawberries

The freeze-dried strawberries add nice colour and slightly tangy crunch to steadiness all that sugary richness of the fudge, however they’re completely non-obligatory. If you wish to skip them or can’t discover them, no drawback. The fudge continues 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 usually 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.

Chopping Clear Squares

For neat, bakery-style squares, it’s greatest 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 minimize to maintain the layers trying 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 possibly can 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 putting 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’ll hold for as much as 3 months. Thaw within the fridge in a single day earlier than serving.