Knafeh Chocolate Bar
The Knafeh Chocolate Bar is a unique dessert that combines the crispy texture of kataifi pastry with a decadent chocolate ganache, encased in a rich chocolate shell. It's an exciting fusion of traditional Middle Eastern knafeh and chocolate, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet treat at home.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz Kataifi Pastry
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
16 oz Dark Chocolate
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Pistachios
Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the kataifi by separating the strands and mixing with melted butter and sugar
- Bake the kataifi at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy
- Make the ganache by heating heavy cream and mixing it with chopped chocolate until smooth
- Temper remaining chocolate and pour a layer into the mold
- Add honeyed kataifi and pour ganache over it
- Top with more kataifi and seal with tempered chocolate
- Chill until firm and then slice into bars
Notes
Ensure kataifi is fully crispy before assembling for best texture.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/knafeh-chocolate-bar/