Description

These Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling are the ultimate no-bake dessert for anyone craving bold flavors and a luxurious texture. Crunchy, nutty, chocolatey, and infused with Middle Eastern flair—each bite delivers a rich kunefe center wrapped in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for holiday platters, edible gifts, or impressing guests at your next dinner party. This easy recipe fits the bill for easy dessert ideas, holiday treats, and no-bake chocolate snacks—ready to become your new favorite indulgence.

Ingredients

100g kunefe (kataifi) dough

50g unsalted butter

150ml sweetened condensed milk

80g finely chopped pistachios

1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional)

200g semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp crushed pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add kunefe dough and toast it for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.

2. Transfer the toasted kunefe to a mixing bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk, chopped pistachios, and cardamom powder. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

3. Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 20 minutes.

4. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and return to the tray.

5. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with crushed pistachios.

6. Chill the coated balls for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate hardens. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

You can prepare the filling a day ahead and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor infusion.

For a vegan version, use plant-based condensed milk and dairy-free chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 130
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 12mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 6mg

Keywords: chocolate dessert, no-bake sweets, kunefe, pistachio truffles, party dessert