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A close-up of a hand holding a layered dessert square. It features a chocolate top sprinkled with pistachios and pink rose petals, a cream filling, and a solid base. More identical squares are visible in the background on a wooden surface.
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Viral Dubai Chocolate Brownies

Taking the viral Dubai chocolate bars and turning them into a brownie. Think fudgy & decadent brownies topped with a satisfying shatteringly crispy & nutty crunch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, dubai, pistachio, valentines day, viral
Servings: 9

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 8 tbsp 1 stick Butter
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2/3 Flour
  • 1/3 Cocoa Powder

Toppings

  • 3 cups Kataifi chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Butter
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachio
  • 1 tbsp Flaky Salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 square pan with nonstick spray, then add a layer of aluminum foil that hands over two sides and grease it again.
  • In a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup, melt a sick of butter in 30-second increments. Ain the chocolate pieces, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and salt. Stir well until all is melted and well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and brown sugar. Pour in the chocolate mixture and whisk together. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing each one until well incorporated. (This makes the top layer shiny.)
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder and fold until just incorporated. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the pan and slice them into squares.

Step 2: Prep the Kataifi Filling

  • In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter then add in the chopped kataifi. Cook until it becomes a golden brown color, stirring frequently, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the kataifi to a bowl and combine it with the pistachio butter, tahini, and a pinch of salt. Spread the kataifi mix in an even layer over the brownies. Use a spatula to ensure it is nice and smooth.

Step 3: Add the Melted Chocolate and Garnishes

  • Melt chocolate in a heat-safe bowl or cup in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the kataifi layer so that it is smooth and well-covered. Immediately garnish with chopped pistachios and flakey salt before the chocolate sets.

Step 4: Cool then Serve

  • Allow the top chocolate layer to cool completely. Then, slice, serve and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1603mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg
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