Dubai Chocolate Parfait

A luxurious layered dessert combining crunchy toasted kataifi, creamy chocolate mousse, and Middle Eastern touches like pistachios, tahini, or rose water and some edible gold foil . 

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Kataifi Dough

  • 150 g Kontos Kataifi Dough
  • 3 tbsp Butter Melted
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Rose Syrup
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Optional

Chocolate Cream Layer

  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Semi-Sweet
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Tahini Optional (for extra depth)

Topping/Garnish

  • Chopped Pistachios
  • Kontos Pistachio Creme
  • Rose Petals or Drizzle of Honey

Instructions
 

Toast Kataifi

  • Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
  • Separate kontos kataifi strands gently and place in a bowl.
  • Mix with melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and honey.
  • Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
  • Let it cool completely.

Make Chocolate Cream

  • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just below boiling.
  • Pour it over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  • Add vanilla or rose water. Stir in tahini if using.
  • Let it cool slightly and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to thicken, or whip if you prefer a mousse-like texture.

Assemble the Parfait (In a Glass or Jar)

  • A spoonful of toasted kontos kataifi
  • A layer of chocolate cream
  • Sprinkle of pistachios
  • Repeat layers as desired

Notes

Top with extra Kontos Kataifi, a drizzle of Kontos Pistachio Creme or tahini and crushed rose petals. 
Serve chilled. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
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