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Dubai Luxury Chocolate | Saffron, Cardamom & Pistachio Gourmet Treat

Silky dark chocolate ganache infused with saffron and cardamom, rolled in crunchy pistachios for a luxurious Dubai-inspired gourmet treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Dessert, Middle Eastern
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Ganache
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp saffron threads infused
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat heavy cream with saffron threads until steaming, then remove from heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.
  2. Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  3. Reheat saffron cream until hot and pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in honey, vanilla, butter, cardamom, and sea salt until glossy and combined.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm enough to shape.
  6. Shape chilled ganache into small balls using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Roll each ball in chopped pistachios or cocoa powder, and optionally add gold leaf or edible gold dust.
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.