Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
Indulgent and opulent, this Dubai chocolate bar combines silky chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, rich Medjool dates, golden toasted pistachios, and almonds. Enhanced with cardamom and cinnamon and finished with edible gold leaf, these bars echo the luxury of a five-star Dubai dessert. Easy, no-bake, and endlessly flexible—perfect for entertaining or gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1 cup roasted pistachios
- 1 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Edible gold leaf for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over for easy lifting later.
- In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Fold in the chopped dates, pistachios, and almonds until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Press gently to ensure even compacting, then sprinkle extra chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Remove from the pan using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 even bars.
- Garnish bars with small pieces of edible gold leaf before serving for a luxurious finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSodium: 45mgFiber: 3g
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