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Sweet Pistachio Kataifi Bites with Cocoa Marshmallow Cream
A delightful Indian-inspired fusion dessert featuring crispy kataifi pastry filled with creamy pistachio, topped with a rich cocoa-marshmallow cream. This no-bake treat is perfect for beginners and requires only simple mixing and assembly techniques.
20 min
Easy
8 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet8/10
Salty1/10
Sour1/10
Umami0/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Crispy, flaky kataifi strands form delicate nests that give a satisfying crunch on first bite and then yield as you bite into the filling. The center is smooth, creamy and slightly sticky from the marshmallow-pistachio mixture, creating a pleasant contrast between airy crunch and rich creaminess.
👃 Aroma
Sweet nutty notes of pistachio and cocoa are most prominent, layered over a warm buttery pastry scent. The marshmallow adds a light vanilla-sweetness, making the overall aroma rich, dessert-forward and inviting.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Pair with a strong coffee (espresso or Turkish coffee) or a refreshing mint tea; for a sweeter option choose a lightly sweet dessert wine like Moscato or a cold glass of milk.
🥗 Side Dishes
Fresh berries or a citrus fruit salad to cut through the sweetness, or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yogurt with honey for extra creaminess. Fresh figs or candied orange peel also work well alongside the nutty-cocoa flavors.
Ingredients(8 items)
- 12 cups kataifi pastry (shredded)
- 24 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 31/2 cup pistachio cream
- 41 cup marshmallows (chopped)
- 53 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 62 tablespoons milk powder
- 71 tablespoon extra cocoa powder (for topping)
- 82 tablespoons milk (any type)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
285
Calories
6g
Protein
28g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds or heating gently on the stovetop.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded kataifi pastry with the melted butter. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all the pastry is evenly coated.
- 3
Divide the buttered kataifi into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small nest or cup using your hands. Place on a serving plate.
- 4
In another bowl, mix the pistachio cream with the chopped marshmallows, cocoa powder, milk powder, and milk. Stir until you have a smooth, creamy mixture.
- 5
Spoon the pistachio-cocoa cream mixture into the center of each kataifi nest.
- 6
Dust the top of each bite with extra cocoa powder for a professional finish.
- 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
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