A high-protein, sugar-free reinvention of the viral Dubai chocolate bar — creamy pistachio gelato studded with toasted kataifi and dark chocolate. 20 g protein, 220 calories per serving.
Servings 4servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
1.5cupsfull-fat Greek yogurt340 g
3tablespoonspistachio cream or pistachio butter45 g, pure 100%
3tablespoonsallulose36 g
1scooppistachio or vanilla whey protein powder30 g
0.5teaspoonvanilla extract
1pinchfine sea salt
Mix_ins
0.5cupkataifi pastry40 g, toasted
0.25cupsugar-free dark chocolate40 g, chopped
1tablespoonghee or butter14 g, for toasting kataifi
Equipment
9x5 metal loaf pan
Wide skillet
Whisk and silicone spatula
Parchment paper
Method
Toast the kataifi. Cut kataifi into 1-inch lengths with scissors. Melt ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add kataifi and toast, stirring constantly, for 4 to 6 minutes until deeply golden. Spread on a plate to cool completely.
Build the base. In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, pistachio cream, allulose, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy. Fold in protein powder gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not whisk aggressively.
Layer. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour in half the base. Sprinkle half the toasted kataifi and half the chopped chocolate. Add remaining base, then top with remaining kataifi and chocolate. Drag a knife through the surface to marble.
First freeze. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. Freeze 90 minutes.
Scrape and refreeze. Remove from freezer, scrape thoroughly with a fork to break up ice crystals. Cover and refreeze 2 to 3 hours, or until scoopable.
Serve. Let sit at room temperature 5 minutes before scooping. Top with extra kataifi, chocolate shavings, and crushed pistachios.