Pistachio Strawberry White Chocolate Kataifi Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 8 oz kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Kataifi Base
- In a large mixing bowl, gently separate the strands of kataifi.
- Melt 1 tbsp of salted butter and drizzle over the kataifi, tossing to coat evenly.
- Press the buttered kataifi into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, forming an even layer.

3. Create the White Chocolate Pistachio Layer
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Mix in pistachio cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Pour the white chocolate pistachio mixture over the kataifi in the baking dish.

4. Prepare the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drizzle
- Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the white chocolate pistachio layer.

5. Add Toppings
- Scatter the chopped pistachios evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries for added color and flavor.

6. Finish Baking
- Lightly dust with cornstarch to help set the chocolate layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the center set.

7. Cool and Serve
- Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy your delightful dessert either at room temperature or refrigerated, as preferred.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Pistachio dessert
- White chocolate
- Kataifi recipe
- Gourmet dessert
- Strawberry pistachio
- Chocolate drizzle
- Oven-baked dessert
- Homemade treats
- Unique dessert
- Holiday sweets

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,400

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