I was deep in a craving spiral for something Dubai chocolate, but there was no way I was waiting around for Amazon to deliver fancy ingredients. So, I took matters into my own hands and hit my local grocery store. A few quick grabs later, and boom, Dubai Chocolate Puppy Chow was born. Think classic puppy chow, but with that rich pistachio chocolate flavor combo that totally levels it up. Crunchy, chocolatey, and dangerously addictive, good luck not eating half the bowl before it cools.
If you are just as obsessed with Dubai chocolate desserts as I am, make sure to check out my Dubai Chocolate Bark and Dubai Brownies for even more of that rich pistachio flavor. If you love a good crunch, my Cornflake Cookies are right up your alley. And when you need something sweet and refreshing to sip with your snacks, try my State Fair Strawberry Lemonade, State Fair Lemonade, or Creamy Lemonade
Equipment
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Ingredients
- Milk chocolate chips
- Pistachio cream or pistachio butter
- Salted butter
- Tahini
- Rice chex
- Powdered sugar
Directions
Direction
Add the chocolate chips, pistachio cream, butter, and tahini to a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir the mixture. Return the chocolate to the microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between each interval, until fully melted.
Mix the chex into the chocolate mixture. Place the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes to let the chocolate begin to set.
Place 2 cups of powdered sugar into a large Ziploc bag and add half of the Chex cereal. Shake the bag until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then add the rest of the cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar and shake.
Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and wait until the chocolate is fully set.
How do you serve this? What do I serve with this recipe?
- To serve, place in a bowl or in smaller Ziploc bags. It is excellent as individual snacks or for taking to a party or potluck. Another great thing about this dish is that it makes a great holiday treat to give away and share.
FAQs (Because Life’s Too Busy for Guesswork)
Yes, if you would like to add extras like pretzels or pistachios, you could.
Now that it is becoming a more popular item, you can find it in some grocery stores alongside peanut butter and other nut butters. It tends to be on the top shelf if they carry it. Other than that, you can order the pistachio cream here.
It is not nut-free or dairy-free. But it is gluten-free; however, you can make it dairy-free if you use a dairy-free chocolate chip and substitute the butter for coconut oil.
Though this is a Dubai chocolate dish that would typically have the Kataifi in it, this dish will not. The Rice Chex will take the place of the Kataifi in this recipe, adding a crunchy factor.
What are substitutions that I can make?
- Milk chocolate – Alternatively, you can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Please note that these flavors are stronger, so you may not taste the pistachio as much.
- Salted butter – If you need to use unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt to the bowl when melting. Another option would also be to use coconut oil in place of the butter.
- Rice Chex – Corn Chex is another option that would not change the flavor by much.
How should I store my leftovers?
- Dubai Chocolate Puppy Chow should be stored in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to a week.
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Dubai Chocolate Puppy Chow
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe mixing bowl
- Large Ziploc bag
- Sheet pan
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup pistachio cream or pistachio butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 12 oz rice chex
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the chocolate chips, pistachio cream, butter, and tahini to a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir the mixture. Return the chocolate to the microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between each interval, until entirely melted.
- Mix the chex into the chocolate mixture. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to begin setting.
- Place 2 cups of powdered sugar into a large Ziploc bag and add half of the Chex cereal. Shake the bag until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then add the rest of the cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar and shake.
- Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and let it sit until the chocolate is fully set.
- Large microwave-safe mixing bowl
Video
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Notes
Yes. If you’d like to add extras like pretzels or pistachios, you can. They’ll add great texture and a little extra crunch. Where can I find pistachio cream?
Pistachio cream is becoming more common in grocery stores. Look near the peanut butter and other nut butters—it’s often on the top shelf. If you can’t find it locally, you can always order it online. Is this allergy-friendly?
This recipe isn’t nut-free or dairy-free, but it is gluten-free. You can make it dairy-free by using dairy-free chocolate chips and swapping the butter for coconut oil. As this is a Dubai chocolate puppy chow, should I add the Kataifi?
Traditionally, Dubai chocolate desserts include Kataifi, but not this one. The Rice Chex replaces the Kataifi, giving the same crisp, crunchy texture that balances the chocolate coating.
Big fan of Dubai chocolate, these Puppy Chow must be delicious!Definately trying them after getting pistachio cream at costco!
I love puppy chow! And this version is totally yummy! Thanks!
This was so good at hitting my Dubai chocolate cravings – but so much easier!