Dubai Chocolate Bar
Indulge in the decadent taste of this Dubai Chocolate Bar, a perfect blend of rich chocolate, nuts, and luxurious dates, inspired by the flavors of Dubai. This homemade chocolate bar combines the sweetness of dates with the depth of dark chocolate, creating a gourmet treat that’s both rich and satisfying.
Equipment
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Silicone chocolate mold or baking pan (lined with parchment paper)
- Spatula
- Knife (for chopping nuts or dates)
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa
- 100 g milk chocolate
- 100 g pitted dates chopped
- 50 g almonds chopped
- 50 g cashews chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional for extra sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between.
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- While the chocolate is melting, chop the dates, almonds, and cashews into small pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Once the chocolate has melted, remove it from heat and stir in the chopped dates, almonds, cashews, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are evenly coated in the chocolate.
- Pour and Set:
- Pour the chocolate mixture into a silicone chocolate mold or a lined baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for added flavor.
- Chill:
- Place the chocolate bar in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until it has completely set.
- Serve:
- Once the chocolate is firm, remove it from the mold or pan and cut it into bars or squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Time to Cook: 10 minutes
- Time Total: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 bars
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake, Melting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired, Dubai
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free (depending on ingredients used)
- Keywords:
- Chocolate, Dubai, Dessert, Homemade Chocolate Bar, Nuts, Dates, Middle Eastern, Gourmet Chocolate, No-Bake Chocolate Bar
- Nutrition (per serving, 1 bar):
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup, depending on your taste preference.
If you prefer other nuts, feel free to substitute the almonds and cashews with pistachios or hazelnuts.
Make sure the chocolate is fully melted and smooth to avoid any grainy texture in the final product.
If you prefer other nuts, feel free to substitute the almonds and cashews with pistachios or hazelnuts.
Make sure the chocolate is fully melted and smooth to avoid any grainy texture in the final product.