Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies layered with silky pistachio cream, crispy golden kataifi, and a smooth chocolate topping. A decadent Middle Eastern twist on classic brownies.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Kataifi (kadayif) is finely shredded phyllo dough — pre-roasted shredded kataifi makes it even easier. Use pistachio cream, not pistachio nut butter. To prevent the layers from separating, cool the brownies only slightly (not completely) before adding the pistachio layer, and gently press it into the base. A thin Dubai layer usually points to pan size or measuring, so use an 8x8 pan; add extra kataifi for more crunch. Make ahead by storing the brownies and the kataifi-pistachio mixture separately, then assembling and adding the chocolate a couple of hours before serving. Brownies can sit at room temperature a few hours; store tightly covered in the fridge up to 5 days. Easter variation: shape the pistachio-kataifi mixture into nests, cut the chocolate-topped brownies into 9 squares, add a nest, crushed Oreo "dirt," and mini Cadbury eggs to each.