Viral Dubai Chocolate Brownies
These Viral Dubai Chocolate Brownies are filled with pistachio cream and Kadayif, shredded phyllo dough. They're crunchy, creamy, and fudgy. They are absolutely unreal!
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup flour
For the pistachio filling:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups kadayif (shredded phyllo dough) (see note for where to purchase!)
- 7 oz jar pistachio cream
For the chocolate ganache frosting:
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate (chopped if not chips or chunks)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- White chocolate, optional for topping (use green food coloring to color the white chocolate as well)
Instructions
For the brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add butter. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring the butter after each 30 seconds until butter is completely melted. Remove from the microwave and add brown sugar. Whisk mixture until completely combined, set aside to cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Add cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and flour. Fold mixture gently until just combined.
- Pour mixture into a parchment lined 9x9 baking sheet. Bake for 50 minutes, or until brownies or set around the edges. When you insert a toothpick into the center of the pan, it's ok if some brownie batter comes out. They'll continue to slightly bake in the pan after they're removed, and you want to almost underbake them to ensure they're nice and soft when you cut them. Set aside and allow to cool for 30 minutes as you prepare the filling and frosting.
For the pistachio filling:
- Add butter to a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Once it melts, add the shredded phyllo and saute until lightly golden brown.
- Once it's nice and toasted, remove from the heat and add the pistachio cream. Stir completely to combine.
For the chocolate ganache:
- Add chocolate to a medium heat-proof bowl. Heat the cream in the microwave (in a glass measuring cup) or on the stove until it's lightly simmering. If using the microwave, start with about 30 seconds - the cream should start to foam slightly and steam.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to sit for a minute. Use a spatula to stir the chocolate and cream. The cream should melt the chocolate and you'll end up with a rich and glossy ganache!
- To assemble brownies, spread the pistachio filling over the brownies and top with the chocolate ganache. If using the white chocolate, melt it until drippy and top the ganache with some of it. Reserve a small amount and color with green food coloring. Drizzle over top of brownies.
- You may place the brownies in the refrigerator to firm the ganache up quickly, for about 30 minutes. The ganache will harden at room temperature over a couple hours, if you have the time and willpower to wait! Slice and enjoy!