The viral knafeh chocolate bar has been the internet’s food obsession for months. Exclusively available at Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai and fetching a hefty price tag, the mouthwatering treat has had everyone reaching for their baking skills just to recreate it. Local businesses, on the other hand, have also taken the opportunity to whip up their own spin on this sweet online sensation.
Dying to taste what the hype is all about? We list down 10 desserts inspired by this chocolate pistachio craze.
10 Pistachio Desserts Inspired by the Dubai Chocolate Trend
1. Conti’s Pistachio Crunch Cake
One that’s become popular online is the Pistachio Crunch Cake from Conti’s. Promising decadence in every slice, its base is a lava cake made with layers of chocolate sponge, chocolate and pistachio mousse, a crunchy kataifi layer, and pistachio sauce that you can pour on the cake yourself.
Order solo for P235 per slice or get a whole cake for P1,350. Drop by their website for a list of branches.
2. Starbucks Pistachio Dream Bar
If you want yours easy to get, then simply stop by any Starbucks branch and enjoy their Chocolate Pistachio Dream Bar. Available for P155, it’s made out of a fudgy chocolate base, accompanied by a layer of creamy pistachio, crispy kataifi, and finished with dark chocolate.
3. Apéritif Dubai Knafeh Croissants
Aperitif offers a different twist to the knafeh pistachio craze by infusing it into their signature flaky croissants. You can buy them in boxes of 3 or 6 for P845 and P1,675 respectively. Just make sure to order ahead to give them a one-day lead time.
Visit their website for more information.
4. Chrisha’s Kitchen Pistachio Crunch Mousse Cake
Indulgence can be guilt-free too! Just try this sugar free, low carb Pistachio Crunch Mousse Cake from Chrisha’s Kitchen. As per the brand, they’re able to offer their cake at P1,200 or a “fraction of the cost” of the usual knafeh-inspired cake dupes thanks to a fresh pistachio cream of their own concoction.
To get your hands on this delicious dessert, visit their store in Glorietta 4, Alabang Town Center, or check out their website.
5. Czaczacza Cafe Knafeh Chocolate Pistachio Cake
Czaczacza Cafe’s Knafeh Chocolate Pistachio Cake claims to be a real melt-in-your-mouth delight. With every slice, expect “layers of moist, velvety chocolate, crunchy pistachios, and the sweet, aromatic essence of knafeh.”
Head over to their social media for a list of their branches.
6. The Flour Girl Chocolate Pistachio Crunch Cake
Another cake to indulge in, The Flour Girl’s entry into the viral trend is made out of layers of moist chocolate cake, rich chocolate ganache, pistachio crunch, and pistachio cheesecake.
Best for sweetening up celebrations, you can pre-order a whole cake on their website for P4,500.
7. Manila Creamery Pistachio Chocolate Knafeh Gelato
So you’re all caked out. Not to worry because there’s also a gelato version for the ice cream lovers by the Manila Creamery. This Pistachio gelato treat made with white chocolate-covered pistachio knafeh and chocolate hazelnut ganache is priced at P530 for a pint on their website.
Of course, you can grab a scoop, too, starting at P120 at their physical branches.
8. Leonisa’s Kitchen Belgian Chocolate Pistachio Kataifi Cream Puff
Cream puff enthusiasts will get a kick out of the Belgian Chocolate Pistachio Kataifi Cream Puff from Leonisa’s Kitchen. Available in a boxes of six, their iteration of the famous trend is filled with dark Belgian chocolate cream, crunchy kataifi pistachio, milk Belgian chocolate ganache, and glazed with milk Belgian chocolate and pistachio bits.
For orders, you may DM them on Instagram.
9. Bueno Barks Crunchy Kataifi Pistachio
One of the first brands known to remake the Dubai favorite locally, Bueno Barks’ Crunchy Kataifi Pistachio isn’t one to miss. The owners suggest to refrigerate the bar before eating to get the full crunchy experience out of every bite.
To buy, fill out the pre-order form on their Instagram, available every Friday at 6 PM .
10. Mindful Indulgence Klean Kataifi Crunch
For the health-conscious, there’s also an option for a gluten-free kataifi pastry thanks to Mindful Indulgence’s Klean Kataifi Crunch. One bar boasts a satisfying crunchy filling made with 100% pistachio butter, coconut sugar, and Himalayan salt, all encased in luscious oat-based white chocolate sourced from Auro Chocolate.
Each bar costs P369. As of writing it’s currently sold out on their website, but make sure to follow their socials to catch the restock.
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