These Dubai Chocolate Cups Are So Good, I’m Buying an Extra Box to Hide for Myself
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Unpopular opinion alert: I haven't been wowed by the Dubai chocolate trend . While I love the combo of pistachio, kadayif (the thin shreds of light, crispy phyllo), and dark chocolate, I often find the chocolate flavor too overpowering. That is, until I tried Compartes' Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups . I can now officially call myself a big fan — even if I'm possibly the last one to jump on the bandwagon. Better late than never, right?
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What You Should Know About Compartes' Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups
With 75 years of experience, Compartes truly knows how to make delicious chocolates, including best-sellers like the Donuts and Coffee Chocolate Bar , 10-Piece Signature Truffle Gift Box , and Potato Chip Crisp Chocolate Bar . (I was also a big fan of the brand's 2024 advent calendar !) The brand has a bunch of unique, best-selling flavor combos — and one of its latest additions is the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups .
These chocolate cups might be a new item from Compartes, but they're already a hit. And it makes sense: dark or milk chocolate shells stuffed with a creamy pistachio filling and crispy phyllo strips? Dubai chocolate fans won't want to share the box.
Each box has 10 cups for $44.95, and you can choose whether you want your box to come with all milk chocolate or all dark chocolate cups. It's a delicious gourmet gift you can buy just for yourself or a fellow Dubai chocolate devotee.
Credit: Erik Bernstein
My Honest Review of Compartes' Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups
These Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups are seriously so good. The chocolate shell has a little snap to it. The pistachio filling is creamy and nutty with a teeny bit of saltiness. And the kadayif is lightly crispy, sort of like the crunch you get from those Pepperidge Farm Pirouette Cookies . Altogether, it makes for a super satisfying bite.
I sampled both the milk and dark chocolate cups. While they're both delicious, my preference is the milk chocolate because it lets the pistachio flavor shine a little more. That said, the dark chocolate cups surprised me — I didn't find the chocolate flavor nearly as overwhelming as I have in the Dubai chocolate bars I've bought from the store and even made myself.
I have really liked storing these Dubai chocolate cups in my fridge, so that the filling doesn't ooze out as much when I bite into one. I'm genuinely surprised by how much I like them, and now I'm thinking I should grab a couple boxes for holiday gifting …
Buy: Compartes Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups , $45 for 10 cups at Compartes
What's the best Dubai chocolate you've tried? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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