How to Make Dubai Chocolate Bars
•Posted on May 13 2025
If you love elegant, Middle Eastern-inspired desserts, Dubai chocolate bars with pistachio filling are a must-try. These decadent chocolate bars are filled with rich pistachio cream and wrapped in a smooth chocolate shell, often topped with edible gold or glitter for a luxury finish.
Popular on TikTok and Instagram, these bars aren’t just a trend—they’re a statement piece for your dessert table. In this post, we’ll show you how to make your own pistachio-filled Dubai chocolate bars at home using Sweet Life Cake and Candy Supply’s Starter Kit with premium molds and ingredients.
What Are Dubai Chocolate Bars?
Originating from the luxury dessert scene in the UAE, Dubai chocolate bars are handcrafted chocolate treats with rich, creamy fillings—most notably pistachio, a beloved flavor across Middle Eastern desserts. These bars are often topped with gold leaf, pistachio dust, or crushed nuts to enhance their elegance and flavor.
What You’ll Need
- Chocolate bar molds
- High-quality melting chocolate (dark or milk chocolate works best)
- Pistachio cream or pistachio paste
- Tahini paste
-
Shredded Kataifi
- Finely chopped roasted pistachios *Optional*
- Edible gold leaf or luster dust *Optional*
- Small brush or spatula for decorating
How to Make Them
1. Melt and Temper Your Chocolate
Gently melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Stir frequently until smooth. Tempering the chocolate helps it set with a nice snap and shine, which is perfect for molded bars.
2. Coat Your Molds
Pour melted chocolate into your silicone mold and rotate to coat the sides evenly. Flip the mold over a baking sheet to drain excess. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.
3. Fill with Pistachio Cream Mixture
Spoon a generous layer of pistachio cream combined with some tahini paste and baked kataifi into each chocolate cavity. Sprinkle in some finely chopped pistachios for texture. Make sure to leave a bit of room on top for sealing the bar.
4. Seal with More Chocolate
Cover the pistachio filling with another layer of melted chocolate. Use a spatula to smooth it flat. Refrigerate until fully hardened, about 30 minutes.
5. Decorate and Add Luxury
Once the bars are removed from the mold, you can apply edible gold leaf, dust with gold luster, or top with crushed pistachios for a polished look. You’ll instantly have chocolate bars that look like they came from a Dubai dessert boutique!
Shop the Supplies at Sweet Life
Everything you need to make these gourmet treats is available at Sweet Life Cake and Candy Supply—from professional bar molds to edible gold leaf and pistachio filling ingredients. We even have a starter kit which includes everything you need to get started! Stop by our Miami store or shop online to get started.
Final Tips
For the best pistachio flavor, look for pistachio paste made with real nuts and minimal sugar. These bars make perfect gifts or upscale additions to dessert platters, especially during Ramadan, Eid, weddings, and baby showers.
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