This Ultimate Dubai Chocolate Recipe blends Middle Eastern luxury with rich, dark chocolate for a one-of-a-kind dessert. Infused with cardamom, rosewater, and studded with pistachios and dates, these elegant bites are easy to make and perfect for gifting or indulging.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Chilling Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 24pieces
Ingredients
2cupsdark chocolate chips70% cocoa or higher
1/2cupsweetened condensed milk
2tbspunsalted butter
1/4tspground cardamom
1tsprosewater
1/4cupchopped dates
1/4cupchopped pistachios
Optional: Edible gold leaf or gold sprinkles
Instructions
In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth.
Stir in cardamom, rosewater, and chopped dates until evenly mixed.
Pour mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and press gently to set.
Optionally, add gold leaf or sprinkles for an elegant finish.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once set, cut into squares or diamond shapes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best results.
Don’t skip the rosewater — it adds the floral note that makes this recipe distinctive.
To make clean cuts, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices.
This recipe can be doubled and made in a 9x13 pan for larger batches.
These chocolates make beautiful gifts — package them in gold foil or decorative boxes.