What is the hype behind the Dubai Bar?
Dubai is known for its luxury. The Dubai bar is not an average chocolate bar, it’s an indulgent experience we all want to get a bite of. The hype around the Dubai Chocolate Bar comes from its luxurious ingredients, including high-quality couverture chocolate and pistachio praline. Its creative flavor combinations, exclusive availability, and heavy promotion by social media influencers have propelled it to viral status, making it a must-try for food enthusiasts and luxury seekers alike.
Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 3 hours
Total time: 4 hours
Yield: 3 Dubai Chocolate Bars
Ingredients:
- Polycarbonate mold: Choose a deep mold to hold plenty of filling. If you do not have a deep mold, any mold will do.
- Colored white chocolate or cocoa butter: We used Callebaut white chocolate chunks with Colour Mill lime oil-based food color.
- Callebaut Milk chocolate chunks or any brand of couverture chocolate: The amount needed depends on your mold.
- Filo dough: About 1 1/4 cups, shredded and chopped, for three bars using our mold
- Butter: 6 tablespoons
- Pistachio praline or pistachio cream: About 10 oz, enough to drench the filo dough.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mold: Choose a polycarbonate mold deep enough to hold a generous amount of filling.
- Paint the mold with colored white chocolate or cocoa butter. We used Callebaut white chocolate chunks colored with Colour Mill lime oil-based food color.
- Temper the Chocolate:
- Melt and temper your chocolate according to the instructions for the type of chocolate you are using.
- Pour the tempered chocolate into the mold to create the shell, ensuring it coats the sides evenly.
- Place the mold in the refrigerator until the chocolate is solid.
- Prepare the Filling: Heat and melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
- Once the butter is melted, add the shredded and chopped filo dough to the pan.
- Stir and cook the dough until it becomes golden brown.
- Remove from heat and transfer the filo dough to a bowl.
- Add pistachio praline or pistachio paste to the filo dough. Use enough to fully drench the dough in the cream; we used about 10 oz.
- Cool the filling in the fridge to ensure it doesn’t melt the chocolate shell when added.
- Assemble the Chocolate Bars: Once the filling is cooled, evenly distribute and spread it into each chocolate bar mold.
- Pour additional tempered chocolate over the filling to seal and finish off the bars.
- Place the mold back in the fridge until the chocolate is completely solid. This typically takes about 30 minutes.
- Unmold and Enjoy: Once the chocolate bars are solid, gently pop them out of the mold.
Enjoy your homemade Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar! This recipe is sure to impress with its rich pistachio filling and luxurious chocolate shell.
Now that the secrets behind the Dubai bar are out, it’s time to try it out! Check out our step-by-step YouTube video where we show you how you can design & make this delicious bar. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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FAQ
1. Where can I buy the Dubai Chocolate Bar?
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is often found in select high-end chocolate shops in Dubai and other luxury confectioneries around the world. However, availability may be limited, making it a sought-after item.
2. How should I store the Dubai Chocolate Bar?
Store the Dubai Chocolate Bar in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. If made at home, it’s best to keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
3. What flavors can I expect in the Dubai Chocolate Bar?
The Dubai Chocolate Bar typically features a rich combination of chocolate and pistachio, with a crispy, buttery texture from the filo dough. While pistachio praline is a popular choice, you can experiment with other fillings like hazelnut praline, caramel, or even fruit-based fillings to create your own version of the Dubai Chocolate Bar.
4. Is the Dubai Chocolate Bar suitable for gifting?
Yes, the Dubai Chocolate Bar makes a luxurious gift, especially when beautifully packaged. It’s sure to impress any recipient.