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Dubai Chocolate Rice Krispie Squares with Pistachio & White Chocolate

These are inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bars but way easier to make at home. The combo of crunchy rice cereal, buttery kataifi pastry, and pistachio butter is pretty addictive.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~12 squares)

  • 1 lb white chocolate broken into pieces
  • 1/3 cup pistachio nut butter
  • 2 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
  • 3/4 cup toasted kataifi pastry
  • 3 1/2 oz dark chocolate
  • 3 1/2 oz milk chocolate
  • 1/2 oz pistachios roughly chopped
  • Sea salt flakes for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
  • Stir in pistachio nut butter until smooth and thick.
  • Add Rice Krispies and toasted kataifi pastry, mixing until completely coated.
  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Press mixture firmly into pan to pack down evenly.
  • Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Melt dark and milk chocolates together using double boiler or microwave.
  • Pour melted chocolate over cooled base and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle chopped pistachios and sea salt flakes over wet chocolate.
  • Let chocolate set completely, about 20 minutes at room temperature or 10 minutes in fridge.
  • Cut into 12 squares with a sharp knife, cleaning blade between cuts.