Description
This Gooey Dubai Pistachio Knafeh Brownie combines a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base with a crispy, buttery kataifi topping and luscious pistachio filling. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, it is a luxurious fusion dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 g kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (for knafeh)
- 1 cup (150 g) finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in vanilla.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Toss chopped kataifi with melted butter until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix ground pistachios, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and rose water until a thick paste forms.
- Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Gently press the buttered kataifi on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but slightly gooey.
- Cool completely before slicing and garnish with chopped pistachios.
Notes
- Allow the brownie to cool fully for clean slices.
- Substitute orange blossom water for rose water if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before serving.
- Warm slightly before serving to restore gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
