Dubai Cheese Bomb
A luxurious twist on traditional kunafa - popular ''Dubai'' style dessert, layered with crispy kunafa, creamy cheese filling, and topped with rich chocolate. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Equipment
- Silicone muffin/mini cake tray with 6 holes (preferred) If using a metal muffin tray, line with muffin paper liners to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
Base Layer:
- 300 g Kunafa dough – finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Ghee – for frying
- 250 g Pistachio cream
- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter for firmness
Cream Filling:
- 250 g Mascarpone cheese
- 2 –3 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk adjust to taste
- 1 or more triangles of Kiri cheese or any other soft cream cheese for extra richness optional
Chocolate Topping:
- 200 g Dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil non-fragrant
Decoration
- White chocolate melted and colored with green and yellow food coloring
- Dried rose petals
- Edible gold flakes or decoration of choice
Instructions
Prepare the Kunafa Base:
- Cut kunafa dough into small pieces using scissors or a knife.
- In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat and fry the kunafa pieces until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat. While still warm, mix in the pistachio cream and butter until evenly coated and slightly firm.
- Save 6 tbsp of the mixture in a separate bowl to close the cups later.
Assemble Base in Muffin Tray:
- Spoon the kunafa mixture into the muffin cavities and press down firmly to form a base layer.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to help it set.
Make the Cream Filling:
- In a bowl, combine mascarpone with condensed milk.
- Add Kiri or other cream cheese if using. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the filling over the kunafa base. Smooth the tops with a spoon.
- Close the cups with the remaining kunafa-pistachio mixture.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
Chocolate Topping:
- Melt the dark chocolate with vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour a thin layer of chocolate over the cream layer in each muffin.
Decorate:
- Melt white chocolate and separate into two batches. Tint one green, the other yellow.
- Drizzle the colored chocolate over the top or create artistic patterns.
- Alternatively - garnish with dried rose petals, pistachio nuts and edible gold for a luxurious finish.
Notes
❄️ Chill & Serve
Refrigerate the muffins for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Refrigerate the muffins for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.