There’s something truly magical about Dubai’s love affair with chocolate, rich, luxurious, and infused with the warm, exotic flavours of the Middle East.
If you’ve ever wanted to bring a touch of Dubai’s opulence into your own kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will show you how! By blending high-quality chocolate with creamy condensed milk, fragrant cardamom, and a hint of saffron, you can create a decadent treat that’s perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Top it off with crunchy nuts and a sprinkle of edible gold for an authentic Dubai-style experience. Let’s get started!
Dubai-Style Chocolate Ingredients:
- 200g high-quality dark or milk chocolate
- 2 tbsp full-fat sweetened condensed milk (for creaminess)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional, for Middle Eastern flavor)
- A pinch of saffron strands soaked in 1 tsp warm milk (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, almonds, or walnuts (optional)
- Edible gold leaf or silver dust (optional, for luxury touch)
Dubai-Style Chocolate Instructions:
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces to melt easily.
- Use a double boiler: place a heatproof bowl over simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk for creaminess.
- Add ground cardamom and the saffron milk if using, mix well for that signature Dubai chocolate aroma.
- Fold in chopped nuts if you like some crunch.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into silicone moulds or a lined shallow tray (to create chocolate slabs).
- Tap gently to remove air bubbles and smooth the surface.
- If you want, add edible gold leaf or sprinkle edible silver dust on top for an authentic luxe look.
- Let it cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
- Remove from moulds or cut into pieces and enjoy your homemade Dubai-style chocolate!
This version of Dubai-style chocolate is great for a sweet treat, whilst still being healthy at the same time, the nuts in the chocolate provide a healthy and fulfilling snack.
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