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If you’re on any type of social media, be it Instagram or TikTok, you would of course know about the Viral Dubai chocolate (dessert) that has gone viral in recent months, the knafeh chocolate that packs a punch! A dreamy chocolate bar called “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” with crispy knafeh paired with smooth swiss chocolate.
The chocolate filled with creamy pistachio paste and toasted kunafa puff pastry seems to be one dessert not to miss this season! And since, not everyone can go to Dubai to try it, a lot of netizens and influencers have tried to recreate it to capture that ASMR crunch and the creamy texture inside. Here is all you need to know about this viral chocolate and how you can easily make it at home!
A Delectable Chewy Chocolate Fix
This amazingly gooey chocolate is made by Fix Dessert Chocolatier. FIX, the name of this newly trending chocolate brand actually stands for “freaking incredible experience” which it absolutely delivers! The downside of this is that their chocolates are currently only available in Dubai but don’t worry, we added a recipe for this chocolate down below and you can make it at home and not miss out on this viral experience!
Fix Chocolate Bar
The chocolate “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” went viral on TikTok
The viral Dubai chocolate became hugely popular when a video of it took off on social media! The ASMR video of of TikTok food influencer Maria Vehera enjoying the fix chocolate bar “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” has more than 56 million views and more influencers jumped up and showed themselves enjoying the ASMR crunch and crack of the bar and the satisfying inner gooey center! Many more international influencers who couldn’t try it tried to recreate it in their own kitchens and showed themselves eating it
What’s so special about the viral Dubai chocolate?
Created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, the most popular bar is called “Can’t Get Knafeh of It.” This chocolate bar is filled with crispy knafeh, pistachio cream, and tahini spread, encased in milk chocolate. Its unique flavor combination has led many people to travel to Dubai just to try it, while others attempt to recreate it at home.
All about the brand – FIX Dessert Chocolatier
The brand, FIX Dessert Chocolatier was launched in 2021 by 38-year-old Sarah Hamouda, a British Egyptian entrepreneur as a side hustle inspired by her pregnancy cravings and run primarily from their home with a small customer base ordering their products online. It quickly gained popularity with its inventive and humorously named chocolate bars, such as “butter to be safe than salty” and “mind your own buiscoff,” all named by Sarah’s husband who runs the business with her. Fix Dessert Chocolatier currently sells its products through Deliveroo, their delivery partner within the UAE and has plans for international expansion.
How to make the viral Dubai chocolate “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” at home
What if you also watched the viral Dubai chocolate video but don’t live in Dubai and cant get your hands on it? Well, you can make it at home for your family. Make the fix chocolate bar, “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” by following this easy 4 step recipe.
“Can’t Get Knafeh of It” Chocolate Recipe in 4 Easy Steps
Homemade Viral Dubai Chocolate
Ingredients
For TheChocolate Shell:
- 200 g milk chocolate
For theKnafeh Filling:
- 100 g kataifi spun pastry or shredded phyllo dough
- 50 g melted butter
- 100 g sugar syrup simple syrup
- *You can find kataifi spun pastry easily at a store carrying mediterranean/middle eastern items.
For the Pistachio Cream:
- 100 g shelled pistachios
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- *You can also use store-bought pistachio cream
For the Tahini Spread:
- 50 g tahini
- 25 g powdered sugar
Instructions
STEP 1 – Chocolate Shell
- Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate into chocolate molds to create the shell. Ensure the chocolate coats the sides evenly.
- Let it set in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
STEP 2 – Knafeh Filling
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix the kataifi (spun pastry) or shredded phyllo dough with melted butter.
- Spread the mixture on a baking tray and bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Once baked, mix the crispy kataifi/phyllo with sugar syrup.
STEP 3 – Pistachio Cream
- Blend the shelled pistachios until they form a smooth paste.
- Add powdered sugar and milk, blending until the mixture is creamy.
- You can also use store bought pistachio cream if you can find it at a mediterranean/middle eastern supermarket.
STEP 4 – Tahini Spread
- Mix tahini with powdered sugar until smooth.
Final Assembly
- Remove the chocolate molds from the fridge.
- Add a layer of knafeh filling inside the chocolate shell.
- Add a layer of pistachio cream on top of the knafeh.
- Finally, spread a layer of tahini mixture.
- Cover with more melted chocolate to seal the bar.
- Let it set in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
FAQS
Can I order the viral Dubai Chocolate online?
You can order this chocolate only if you live in Dubai because Fix doesn’t sell internationally just yet but they are planning on it. For now, you can try out our recipe!
How did the viral Dubai Chocolate become so famous?
The chocolate first became famous because of a video an influencer posted where she enjoyed the experience of eating it. Since then, it’s been a trending dessert on all social media platforms!
Where can I order the viral Dubai chocolate?
You can only order the Fix chocolate bars if you live in Dubai but you have to be fast! 500 chocolate bars go live daily at 5pm and can only be bought throughfood delivery serviceDeliveroo!
Is the viral Dubai chocolate worth it?
If you are a fan of chocolate and Knafeh, you will love it. The ASMR crunchy exterior and the creamy delicious exterior make this dessert a 10/10 and definitely worth the effort of recreating the recipe!
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