Maple Viral Dubai Chocolate Brownie

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 oz Milk chocolate
• 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Amber maple syrup
• ½ cup Maple sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2/3 cup Flour
• 1/3 cup Cocoa powder

Toppings

• 3/5 cup Kataifi
• 1/2 cup Pistachio butter
• 2 tbsp Tahini
• 1 cup  Milk chocolate
• 1/4 cup Chopped pistachio
• 1 tbsp Flaky salt

Step 1: Prep the Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 9×9 square baking dish then line with baking parchment.
3. Melt the butter in a microwave.
4. In a large bowl, pour the melted butter, and then add chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until combined.
5. Pour the maple sugar and maple syrup into the chocolate mixture and whisk together.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing each one until well incorporated.
7. Add the flour and cocoa powder then fold until incorporated.
8. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and transfer it to the oven.
9. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the centre.
10. Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the pan.

Step 2: Kataifi Filling

1. In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter then add in the chopped Kataifi.
2. Cook until it becomes a golden-brown colour, it should take about 15 minutes.
3. Transfer the Kataifi to a bowl and combine with the pistachio butter, tahini, and a pinch of salt.
4. With a spatula, spread the Kataifi mix in an even layer over the brownies.

Step 3: Add the Melted Chocolate and Garnishes

1. Melt the chocolate then pour on top of the Kataifi layer.
2. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and sea salt before the chocolate sets.
3. Slice and serve.