Have you tried the viral Dubai chocolate?
There’s a gooey, crunchy, chocolatey obsession taking over social media—and it’s not just any chocolate bar. The Dubai Chocolate Bar is loaded with texture and flavor: crunchy toasted kadayif, creamy pistachio, a hint of tahini, coated in a glossy chocolate shell.
Chocolatier Kelsey Watson shared her recipe for this viral treat, and we’ve got all the details.
To get that signature shine you see on professional chocolates, Kelsey recommended using polycarbonate molds instead of silicone. These molds are favored by chocolatiers because they give finished chocolates that signature glossy finish and crisp shape.
Kelsey’s recipe includes a few standout ingredients that take this treat to the next level—like pistachio cream, tahini, and toasted kadayif (shredded phyllo dough that crisps up beautifully in the oven). The result is a flavor and texture explosion that looks as stunning as it tastes.
Ready to try it yourself? Here’s how to make Kelsey’s version of the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar at home.
Toasted Kadayif (For the Filling)
INGREDIENTS
- 100 g (about 3 heaping cups) shredded phyllo dough (kadayif)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread out the kadayif.
- Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, toss, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 3 minutes, toss, and re-spread.
- Repeat until golden brown, about 8–9 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
Dubai Chocolate Bars
INGREDIENTS
- 500 g good quality chocolate (Kelsey recommends Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Chocolate)
- 100 g pistachio cream
- 15 g tahini
- 50 g toasted kadayif
METHOD
- Line your chocolate molds with melted chocolate and let them fully set.
- In a bowl, mix the pistachio cream, tahini, and toasted kadayif until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the molds, being careful not to overfill.
- Top with more melted chocolate to seal, scrape off any excess, and let set completely before removing from molds.
Kelsey sells her very own variation of the viral Dubai chocolate at her shop, KW Chocolates. Find and follow her on Instagram, @kwchocolates or on her website, kwchocolates.com.