Description
Soft, chewy chocolate-coated treats with a creamy pistachio and toasted kataifi center. They have a mochi-like bite from melted marshmallows and a rich Dubai-inspired flavor in every piece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams kataifi pastry, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 120 grams pistachio cream
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 200 grams mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 60 grams dark chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil or extra butter, for greasing hands and tools
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium-low heat and line a tray or large plate with parchment paper.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then stir in the chopped kataifi pastry. Toast for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the toasted kataifi to a bowl and mix with the pistachio cream and tahini until evenly combined.
- Scoop the filling into 8 small mounds on the lined tray and chill for 10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until mostly melted.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, the milk powder, dark chocolate chips, and fine sea salt. Mix until smooth and thick.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool for 3 to 5 minutes until warm but easier to handle.
- Lightly grease your hands, divide the shell mixture into 8 portions, flatten one portion into a disc, place a chilled filling mound in the center, and wrap the shell around it. Roll gently into a smooth ball.
- Place the finished pieces on the lined tray and let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Chill for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly firm but still soft and chewy.
- Dust lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Toast the kataifi until deeply golden for the best crunch and flavor.
- Lightly grease your hands to make shaping easier.
- Do not overfill the centers or the shell may split.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: chewy dubai cookies, mochi style cookies, pistachio kataifi dessert, chocolate pistachio treats, no bake cookie recipe