Dubai Chocolate Creami
Dubai Chocolate Creami [The City of Gold Remix]
Viral Dubai chocolate meets frozen dessert magic in this creamy, crunchy ice cream loaded with pistachio, tahini, and crispy kataifi. This is the ultimate fusion treat that brings Middle Eastern luxury to your freezer.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base:
1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
2 oz (55g) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup (65g) coconut sugar
3 tbsp (45g) pistachio butter
2 tbsp (30g) tahini
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
Crispy Kataifi Mix-In:
1 cup (30g) kataifi pastry, chopped
2 tbsp (28g) grass-fed butter
2 tbsp (24g) coconut sugar
1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
Chocolate Drizzle:
1/4 cup (45g) dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp (15ml) coconut oil
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Replace 1/4 cup heavy cream with plain kefir for beneficial probiotics and tangy richness. Add 1 tablespoon collagen peptides to the ice cream base for gut lining support and added protein. Use tahini made from sprouted sesame seeds for better digestibility and mineral absorption. Include 1 teaspoon raw honey instead of some coconut sugar for prebiotic benefits. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for blood sugar regulation and anti-inflammatory properties.
Remix Options
Dairy-Free Version: Use coconut cream (1 can) + cashew milk, vegan cream cheese, and replace butter with coconut oil for kataifi. Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder to base – reduce milk by 1/4 cup to maintain consistency. Lower Sugar: Replace coconut sugar with monk fruit sweetener (use half the amount) or pure maple syrup (3 tbsp). Nut Alternatives: Substitute pistachio butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for allergies. Chocolate Variations: Use milk chocolate or white chocolate for drizzle, or add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to base for chocolate ice cream. Spiced Version: Add 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp rose water, and pinch of saffron for authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Crunch Alternatives: Replace kataifi with toasted phyllo crumbles, crushed baklava, or caramelized puff pastry pieces.
Good To Know
Ninja Creami Technique: The 24-hour freeze is essential for proper texture – shorter times result in smoothie consistency rather than ice cream. Kataifi Preparation: Toast kataifi until deeply golden and crispy – this prevents sogginess when mixed into ice cream and provides the signature Dubai chocolate crunch. Tahini Quality: Use high-quality, runny tahini for best flavor and mixing – thick or separated tahini creates lumpy texture in the final product. Re-spin Strategy: Start with ice cream setting, then use re-spin if mixture seems too firm – add 1-2 tablespoons milk between re-spins for creamier results. Mix-In Timing: Add kataifi during final mix-in cycle to preserve crunch – adding too early breaks down the crispy texture. Storage Tips: Store covered in freezer up to 2 weeks – let sit at room temperature 5 minutes before scooping for best texture. Serving Suggestions: Serve with extra chocolate drizzle, crushed pistachios, or alongside baklava for ultimate Middle Eastern dessert experience.
steps
Prep:
Heat large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and add chopped kataifi pastry. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with coconut sugar and salt during last minute. Set aside to cool completely.
Mix:
In Ninja Creami pint container, whisk softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add coconut sugar, then pistachio butter, tahini, vanilla, and salt. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until completely combined and smooth.
Freeze:
Secure lid on Ninja Creami container and place on flat surface in freezer. Freeze for 24 hours until completely solid – mixture should be frozen throughout, not just surface.
Process:
Remove container from freezer and remove lid. Install in Ninja Creami machine and select ‘Ice Cream’ setting. Let machine complete full cycle. If mixture appears too firm, add 1-2 tablespoons milk and use ‘re-spin’ function.
Incorporate:
Add cooled crispy kataifi mixture to processed ice cream. Select ‘Mix-In’ setting on Ninja Creami to evenly distribute the crunchy pieces throughout the ice cream.
Drizzle:
Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let cool slightly before drizzling over ice cream.
Serve:
Scoop immediately into chilled bowls and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Garnish with extra kataifi pieces and chopped pistachios if desired. Store any leftovers covered in freezer up to 2 weeks.