🍫 Dubai Chocolate

Description

🌴 Inspired by the flavors of the Middle East, this rich chocolate treat combines smooth dark chocolate with sweet dates, cardamom, and a touch of rose. Elegant, exotic, and deeply satisfying — no baking required.

Ingredients

• 🍫 200g dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa), chopped
• 🧈 50g butter or coconut oil
• 🥛 100ml condensed milk (or plant-based alternative)
• 🌴 100g soft Medjool dates, finely chopped
• 🌿 ½ tsp ground cardamom
• 🌸 1 tsp rose water (optional, but traditional)
• 🌰 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds (for topping)

Preparation

1. 1. 🔥 In a small pot over low heat, melt butter with condensed milk until just warm.
2. 2. 🍫 Add chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
3. 3. 🌴 Stir in chopped dates and ground cardamom.
4. 4. 🌸 Add rose water, if using, and mix until fully incorporated.
5. 5. 🧊 Pour the mixture into a small baking dish lined with parchment paper or into silicone molds.
6. 6. 🌰 Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top. Gently press them into the surface.
7. 7. ❄️ Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until firm. Slice into small squares and serve chilled.

Total Time

✍️ Prep: 10 minutes

❄️ Chill: 2–3 hours

✅ Total: ~2.5 hours

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