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Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 15 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 ice cream bars

Description

Experience the luxurious taste of Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, featuring a creamy pistachio ice cream center infused with rich coconut cream and pistachio cream. These bars are complemented by a crispy pistachio kataifi filling and coated in a smooth chocolate shell with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor. Perfect for a decadent frozen treat that combines textures and luscious Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

Pistachio Ice Cream

  • 13.5 oz can of coconut cream (solid parts only)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup pistachio cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Pistachio Kataifi

  • 1 cup kataifi
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/4 cup pistachio cream

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate (melted)
  • 3 tsp coconut oil
  • Chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ice Cream Mixture: Blend the solid coconut cream, coconut milk, pistachio cream, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms the base of your pistachio ice cream bars.
  2. Freeze Ice Cream Bars: Pour the blended mixture into ice cream bar molds and place them in the freezer for about 2 hours or until they are mostly set but still pliable for inserting the filling.
  3. Toast Kataifi: While the bars freeze, heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and toast the kataifi, stirring constantly until golden brown and crispy. This prevents burning and ensures a perfect crunchy texture.
  4. Add Pistachio Cream to Kataifi: Remove the toasted kataifi from heat and mix in the pistachio cream to create a sticky, flavorful filling.
  5. Fill Ice Cream Bars: Take the semi-frozen ice cream bars out of the molds, spoon the pistachio kataifi mixture into the center of each bar and smooth it evenly to incorporate the crunchy filling.
  6. Refreeze Bars: Return the filled bars to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to allow the filling to firm up and the bars to become solid again.
  7. Melt Chocolate Coating: In the microwave, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in 30-second increments, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and pourable.
  8. Dip Bars in Chocolate: Quickly dip each frozen bar into the melted chocolate to coat it fully. Place the bars on parchment-lined surfaces to set, ensuring the chocolate forms an even shell.
  9. Decorate and Final Freeze: Drizzle extra melted chocolate on top, sprinkle with chopped pistachios for garnish, and return the bars to the freezer to completely set the chocolate coating.
  10. Serve or Store: Enjoy the bars immediately once set or keep stored in the freezer for later indulgence.

Notes

  • Use just the solid coconut cream: Make sure to scoop out only the thick, solid part from the can of coconut cream — this gives the bars their rich and creamy texture.
  • Toast the kataifi carefully: Keep an eye on it and stir constantly to avoid burning — aim for a golden brown crispness.
  • Work quickly when dipping: Prepare your dipping station beforehand as the chocolate thickens on cooling; quick dipping ensures a smooth and even chocolate coat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/dubai-chocolate-ice-cream-bars-recipe/