Description
Dubai Chocolate Bars are a no-bake, luxurious dessert made with rich chocolate, dates, nuts, and aromatic Middle Eastern spices. Infused with cardamom and topped with elegant garnishes like rose petals and pistachios, these bars offer a decadent, exotic twist that’s perfect for gifting or indulging.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- 1/4 cup crushed almonds or hazelnuts
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: edible gold leaf, dried rose petals, dried fruit, extra crushed nuts
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and butter (or coconut oil), stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in cardamom powder, chopped dates, pistachios, almonds or hazelnuts, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Top with additional crushed nuts, rose petals, or edible gold leaf, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into bars or squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or a cool place.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.Add orange zest, cinnamon, or a drop of rosewater for variations.To make it vegan, use dairy-free chocolate, coconut milk, and vegan butter.For a crunchy base, press in a layer of crushed biscuits mixed with butter before adding the chocolate mixture.Bars can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
