I have been drooling over a Dubai Chocolate Date Bark recipe since Yumna Jawad of Feel Good Foodie posted it on her social media accounts in March 2025.
There was just one problem when I went to make it…
There is no recipe!
Yumna certainly offers enough to piece her Dubai Chocolate Date Bark recipe together: her blog includes a Snickers-like chocolate peanut butter date bark recipe, as well as one for pistachio cream.
However, if you want to create these specific rectangles of balanced perfection, you need to scroll just a little farther right here.
Dubai Chocolate Date Bark
Description
I habitually offer gram measurements, but this recipe doesn't actually demand such precision.
makes 24 pieces
Ingredients
Instructions
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If desired, make pistachio cream.
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Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment. Make freezer space for this setup, then set aside.
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Chop or crush pistachios. Set aside.
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Butterfly and pit dates flattening them with fingers as much as possible. Arrange in a rectangle inside-up on prepared baking sheet.
Gaps are OK. Interlock flattened dates to avoid large holes. -
Layer another mat or more parchment atop dates. With a rolling pin or smooth-bottomed glass, firmly press into an even layer. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add kataifi, then stir continuously until fragrant and beginning to turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat but continue stirring until sizzling stops, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add pistachio cream to skillet. Stir until uniformly mixed with kataifi, then evenly spread over dates. Set aside.
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In a glass bowl, microwave chocolate for 1 minute. Stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted.
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Pour and gently spread chocolate all over kataifi mixture. Sprinkle with pistachios (from Step 3), then freeze about 30 minutes.
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Cut into 24 pieces and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container between pieces of wax paper or parchment.
Note
Read why I recommend Guittard & Co. Semisweet Chocolate Chips (though Trader Joe's and Good & Gather Signature are delicious too)!
And be sure to checkout other vegan recipes by Yumna Jawad of Feel Good Foodie.
