Dubai Pistachio Kataifi Chocolate Delight

Ingredients

• 200 grams kataifi pastry
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 200 grams dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup pistachio paste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon water

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   Gently separate and loosen the kataifi pastry threads. Mix them with melted butter until evenly coated.
3. 03
   Press half of the kataifi pastry into a greased baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. 04
   In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just about to boil. Remove from heat and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth to create a chocolate ganache.
5. 05
   Spread half of the chocolate ganache over the baked kataifi layer, then sprinkle with half of the chopped pistachios.
6. 06
   Add the remaining kataifi layer and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy. Let cool slightly.
7. 07
   Spread the remaining chocolate ganache over the second kataifi layer and sprinkle with the remaining pistachios.
8. 08
   For the pistachio drizzle, mix pistachio paste, honey, and water until smooth. Drizzle over the assembled dessert.
9. 09
   Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.