Pistachio Dream Kataifi Chocolate Bombs

Ingredients

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

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   Gently separate the kataifi pastry strands and toss them with melted butter until evenly coated.
3. 03
   Divide the kataifi into six portions and form each into a nest-like shape on the baking sheet.
4. 04
   Bake the kataifi nests for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
5. 05
   Fill each kataifi nest with a generous amount of pistachio cream.
6. 06
   To make the chocolate coating, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until warm. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
7. 07
   Dip or drizzle each kataifi nest with the chocolate mixture, ensuring the pistachio cream is covered.
8. 08
   Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top for garnish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.