Dubai Chocolate Bar Latte
If you’ve seen the viral Dubai chocolate bar taking over the internet, you already know how irresistible that combination of rich chocolate, pistachio, and crispy kataifi is. So of course, we had to turn those same indulgent flavors into a latte. This Dubai Chocolate Bar Latte is creamy, chocolatey, and topped with that signature pistachio-kataifi goodness that makes the original so special. It’s like sipping your favorite chocolate bar, its warm, cozy, and a little bit extra in the best way.
Your Way: Iced or Hot
This latte is perfect a sunny spring day served over ice, especially if you’ve seen the viral Dubai chocolate lattes with that crackly chocolate shell lining the edges of the cup. When you squeeze the cup, all the chocolate breaks into little pieces throughout, making every sip extra chocolatey and fun! But, if you’re more of a hot latte person (like me), this drink is just as delicious warm. The chocolate melts right into the latte, creating a rich, cozy, pistachio-chocolate drink that feels like the ultimate comfort sip!
Why I Measure in Grams (and You Might Want To, Too)
If you’ve ever made the same recipe twice and gotten two totally different results, the measuring method is often the reason.
Professional bakeries almost always measure by weight, not volume. Measuring cups leave room for inconsistency—especially with ingredients that pack differently depending on how you scoop or pour them. A scale removes all of that guesswork.
One of the biggest offenders is sugar. Different sugars (and even the same sugar measured by different people) can vary wildly in volume, but 100 grams is always 100 grams. Measuring by weight gives you repeatable, bakery-consistent results and cuts down on extra dishes at the same time.
A food scale is one of the best (and most affordable) investments you can make for your kitchen if you love baking and want your recipes to turn out exactly the same every time.
Ingredients To Prepare
Before baking, take a few minutes to gather the ingredients below and to ensure that it is smooth, nutty, and perfectly sweet!
Once you have all of the ingredients ready to go, you’re officially set up for Dubai Chocolate Bar Latte success. I always recommend measuring everything out ahead of time so the process is smoother, and you can focus on making the best latte possible!
Ingredients
Method
- In a glass or small pitcher, combine the milk, creamer, and pistachio syrup.
- Use a milk frother to froth until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
- Take a 16 oz glass and drizzle a little pistachio syrup along the inside of the cup (optional but fun for presentation).
- Fill the cup with ice.
- With an espresso machine: Add the chocolate syrup to the bottom of your espresso cup. Pull a double shot of espresso directly over the syrup, allowing it to mix as it pours.
- Without an espresso machine: Prepare instant espresso according to the package instructions to make about ¼ cup (double strength). Stir in the chocolate syrup until fully combined.
- Pour the chocolate espresso over the ice in your glass.
- Slowly add the frothed pistachio milk over the espresso.
- Optional: drizzle a little extra pistachio or chocolate syrup on top.
- Add your favorite glass straw, stir gently, and enjoy!
