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Dubai chocolate brownies with pistachio kataifi filling

Dubai Chocolate Brownies

Rich fudgy brownies topped with creamy pistachio kataifi filling and a smooth chocolate layer inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate trend.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the Pistachio Kataifi Filling:
  • 1½ cups kataifi pastry chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup pistachio cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Chocolate Topping:
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate or dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios optional

Equipment

  • 1 8x8-inch baking pan For baking the brownies
  • 1 Parchment paper For easy removal
  • 1 Mixing bowl For brownie batter
  • 1 Whisk, For mixing wet ingredients
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding batter and spreading layers
  • 1 Skillet For toasting kataifi
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing brownies
  • 1 Cutting board For clean slicing

Method
 

  1. ½ cup unsalted butter
  2. 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  3. 1 cup granulated sugar
  4. ½ cup brown sugar
  5. 2 large eggs
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  7. ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  8. ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  9. ½ teaspoon salt
  10. For the Pistachio Kataifi Filling:
  11. 1½ cups kataifi pastry, chopped
  12. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  13. ¾ cup pistachio cream
  14. Pinch of salt
  15. For the Chocolate Topping:
  16. 6 ounces milk chocolate or dark chocolate, chopped
  17. 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
  18. 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, optional

Notes

Let the brownies cool completely before adding the pistachio kataifi layer. Toast the kataifi until golden and crisp for the best texture.
Use a smooth pistachio cream for the filling. If it is too thick, warm it slightly before mixing.
Chill the brownies before slicing for cleaner layers. This is a homemade Dubai chocolate brownie recipe inspired by the viral chocolate pistachio kataifi trend.