Dubai Chocolate Brownie: The Sweet Fusion You Didn’t See Coming
Indulge in the luxurious Dubai Chocolate Brownie, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and Middle Eastern flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This layered masterpiece features a crispy kataifi topping, creamy tahini-pistachio filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache that makes it a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself after a long day, these brownies are sure to impress with their unique flavor profile and stunning presentation. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make! Dive into this recipe and discover why the Dubai Chocolate Brownie deserves a special place in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 1 (18- to 20-oz.) box chocolate brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 10 oz. kataifi, chopped into 1/2" pieces (about 5 cups)
- 3 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 1/2 cups pistachio cream, divided
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9"x9" baking dish with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour it into the prepared dish.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until a tester comes out with moist crumbs. Allow cooling.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add the kataifi, cooking until golden brown (about 15 to 18 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in tahini and 1 1/4 cups of pistachio cream.
- Spread the kataifi mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
- For ganache, pour hot heavy cream over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl; let sit for two minutes then whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the kataifi layer and drizzle remaining pistachio cream on top; swirl gently.
- Allow ganache to set before lifting brownies from the pan using parchment overhangs and cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg