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The madness for the “Dubai chocolate” began with the desire for pregnancy of a woman, caused a feeling of social media and has completed in a global pistachio scarcity. Inspired by a traditional Middle East desserts called Knafeh or Kunafa, the viral preparation typically fills with creamy pistachio and grated edge threads known as Kadayif, or Kataifi, and is accredited to fix the desert chocolatier, which began selling the bar in 2022. The original monolith is only available in Dubai and Abu Dhhabi. For those after their solution outside the EAU, these are the best versions of the trend.
Läderach Frischschoggi Dubai the milk chocolate slab
Swiss chocolate Läderach’s slab It is full of creamy pistachio gianduja and almonds with crunchy threads of baked Kadayif. The result is finely balanced and much more. Buy it by weight in the store or deliver it to more than 50 countries. £ 32 by 300 g
Chocolate Trufa Box with Rococo Pistacho and Kadayif
White chocolate ganache and soft Sicilian pistachio paste brings a charming depth to Rococo velvety rich truffles. The Kadayif adds a score crunch. The West London Chocolatier has also recently launched bars versions. £ 22.50 by nine
Pierre Marcolini Pistacho Petits Bonhet “Dubai”
Belgian chocolate Pierre MarcoliniThe pistachio bodies, made exclusively for Selfridges, have a Umami flavor thanks to the Sesame Rubio and the Kinako nut. The textural crunch is elevated by Quimper’s lace cookie and pistachio pieces. £ 31 for a 16 box, exclusively in Selfridges
Godiva Crispy Kadayif Chocolate Tablet
GodivaThe attractiveness of the milk chocolate lugot is its thick layer of oath and kadayif pistachio. Ideal for those who seek to satisfy their desire for something green, sweet and crispy. £ 25
Charbonnel et walker dubai style pistachio truffles
Molten pistachio paste, perfectly crispy pastry threads and a touch of sea salt enclosed in a generous milk chocolate housing- The oldest luxury chocolate store in Great Britain He knows how to make a beautifully fresh truffle. £ 25 for eight
Maison Samadi Kunafa (Knafeh) and Milk Chocolate Bar
Family chocolate Maison Samadi It offers a variety of stuffed chocolates inspired by the traditional Baklava and Kunafa of the founder’s Lebanese grandfather. The pistachio and kunafa bar stands out for its soft and soft texture and a lighter crunch. £ 16.75 by 110 g