Dubai chocolate recipes are the hottest trend taking over your social feeds, and we’re here to inspire you with yet another delicious, protein-packed version we know you’re going to love. After our Dubai Chocolate Cups were such a hit, we were inspired to create this Dubai Chocolate Protein Bark made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese that’s a simple recipe you can pull out of the freezer when you need a chilly, sweet, high-protein treat.
Haven’t heard of Dubai Chocolate? This creamy, nutty chocolate creation is made from milk or dark chocolate and is filled with a sweet pistachio cream filling and Kataifi or Kadayif (shredded filo pastry). The range of textures and flavors is what sets this chocolate treat apart from others, as you get notes of sweet pastry, nutty pistachio, bittersweet chocolate, and a creamy consistency that most recipes obtain from tahini (sesame seed paste).
In our Dubai Chocolate Protein Bark, we swap tahini for Lifeway Farmer Cheese, which packs in more protein (and is a complete source of protein), plus live probiotic cultures to support digestion and gut health, along with naturally occurring calcium for bone support and muscle health.
Our farmer cheese is a smooth, mild-flavored, lighter cheese with just enough richness to satisfy, and it’s easy on digestion since it’s lactose-intolerance friendly. Plus, with 15 grams of protein per serving, it’s the ideal choice to use in indulgent recipes that you want to make healthier.
And let’s not forget how well our farmer cheese (and kefir) pairs with pistachios, which are a great source of prebiotic fiber that works in harmony with the probiotics in our farmer cheese and kefir for ultimate gut health support. Pistachios are also high in healthy fats, natural plant protein, and antioxidants that give them their gorgeous green hue. That’s what we call the perfect gut-healthy pair!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 2-3 hours Servings: 15-20 pieces
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen Kataifi (shredded pastry), thawed
- 1 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir Butter*
- 1 3/4 cups Farmer Cheese
- 3/4 cup pistachio spread (pistachio butter)
- 1/2 cup of milk or dark chocolate (chips or bar), melted
- 1/4 cup raw or roasted shelled pisatchios (unsalted or salted, your choice)
Directions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the tablespoon of Lifeway Kefir butter in a pan over medium heat just until it's melted (don't overcook). Add the Kataifi and toast, stirring frequently (to break it apart) for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn off the heat and let cool.
- Add Lifeway Farmer Cheese and the pistachio spread/butter to a food processor, and process until smooth and creamy. Evenly spread this mixture out on the prepared pan with parchment paper in an even layer, forming a large rectangle. Swirl in the melted chocolate, then sprinkle on the toasted Kataifi and the pistachios evenly over the top.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, or until the bark is firm and set. Cut in pieces with a knife, serve, and enjoy!**
- *Find Our Kefir Butter Recipe Here!
- **This bark will keep in the freezer if well covered up to a month (if it lasts that long!).
