Dubai Chocolate Sundaes

Name: Dubai Chocolate Sundaes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c. kataifi (about 3 ounces), thawed overnight if frozen; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 2/3 c. heavy cream; 1 tbsp. light corn syrup; 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; Kosher salt; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 pt. pistachio ice cream; 1/4 c. salted roasted pistachios, roughly chopped; Flaky sea salt, for serving

Fans of the popular pistachio chocolate bars, get ready to swoon (and grab a spoon).

By Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 24, 2026

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Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate trend, this easy at-home version captures the flavors and textures in a sundae: pistachio ice cream with glossy chocolate sauce, crunchy golden kataifi, and salted pistachios. It’s indulgent, eye-catching, and just the right amount of extra—proof that going over the top can be totally worth it.

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Ingredients

2 cups kataifi (about 3 ounces), thawed overnight if frozen
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Kosher salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 pt. pistachio ice cream
1/4 cup salted roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss kataifi with butter. Bake, undisturbed, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine heavy cream and corn syrup and bring to a boil on medium. Remove from heat and add chocolate, cocoa powder, and 1/8 tsp kosher salt; whisk until chocolate is melted. Stir in vanilla.
3. Step 3To serve, place 1 scoop ice cream into each of 4 sundae glasses. Top with half of toasted kataifi (1 1/2 tablespoons each) and chocolate sauce (2 tablespoons each). Repeat with remaining ice cream, kataifi, and chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and flaky sea salt if desired.

Recipe Tip: Our Test Kitchen uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt, which has lighter flakes than other brands. If your salt is Morton, use about half as much.

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