Description
These viral Dubai Chocolate Brownies are ultra-fudgy, deeply chocolatey, and infused with Middle Eastern flair. The layers of rich brownie, creamy pistachio-tahini filling, and silky ganache make this an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1 ¼ cups (200g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
For the Pistachio Layer:
1 cup (300g) pistachio cream
2 tbsp tahini
Large pinch salt
2 cups (160g) roasted kataifi pastry
For the Ganache:
2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (125ml) heavy cream
2 tbsp pistachio cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and mist with cake release.
2. Melt chocolate chips and butter in short intervals in the microwave until smooth. Cool slightly.
3. Beat brown sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture.
4. Sift in cocoa powder and flour. Stir to form a glossy batter. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–28 minutes. Let cool in pan.
5. In a bowl, mix pistachio cream, tahini, and salt. Fold in toasted kataifi pastry. Spread over cooled brownie base and level.
6. Heat cream until small bubbles form. Pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth to make ganache.
7. Spread ganache over the pistachio layer. Drizzle warmed pistachio cream in lines and drag a toothpick through for feathered effect.
8. Chill until ganache is set. Slice with a warm knife, cleaning between cuts. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Toasting kataifi gives extra crunch. Use dark chocolate for richer flavor.
Best served at room temperature for maximum gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg