Viral Pistachio Dessert: 3 Easy Pastry Creations
A trio of indulgent pistachio desserts inspired by a viral Dubai chocolate bar. Includes layered Pistachio Chocolate Baklava, spiced Pistachio Cream Cinnamon Rolls, and a rich Dubai Chocolate Berry Trifle using frozen dough and pistachio spread for quick, professional results.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: Varies per dessert
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking/Baking/Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets (frozen)
Eastanbul Dried & Chopped Kataifi/Kadayif Dough (8 oz)
Bettergoods Pistachio Spread (6.5 oz jar)
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Snack Size Candy (10.35 oz bag)
Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, melted)
Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup)
Ground Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
Fresh Mixed Berries (1 pint)
Whipped Cream or Whipped Topping (1 cup)
Simple Syrup or Honey (1/3 cup)
Instructions
Thaw puff pastry and kataifi dough according to package instructions, keeping chilled until use.
Stir pistachio spread thoroughly and set aside for all three recipes.
For Baklava: Layer kataifi on a baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter, and form into nests. Add diced chocolate and pistachio spread, then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 min. Brush with simple syrup.
For Cinnamon Rolls: Roll out puff pastry, spread pistachio spread, sprinkle sugar + cinnamon, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 min. Top with melted chocolate.
For Trifle: Layer whipped cream, pistachio spread, and berries in a glass dish. Crown with a morsel of baked puff pastry, drizzle with honey, and garnish with chocolate.
Notes
Use ghee as a halal alternative to butter if preferred.
Dark chocolate can replace milk chocolate for a bolder flavor.
Store trifle in an airtight container for up to 1 day and baklava for 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg