Celebrate Eid with a luxurious Dubai-style pistachio chocolate ice cream – rich, creamy, and inspired by trending Middle Eastern flavours worth sharing.
With Eid approaching, many of us are looking forward to time with loved ones, beautiful traditions, and, of course, food made with love. This year, why not add a show-stopping new dessert to your table – one that captures the essence of joy, indulgence, and creativity?
Our Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream is inspired by the viral chocolate bar that’s taken TikTok by storm – blending creamy pistachio, glossy chocolate, and crunchy textures for a treat that’s both nostalgic and exciting.
In this article, we’ll share a little about the significance of Eid, explain the trending flavours behind the Dubai chocolate bar, and show you how to recreate this luxurious ice cream in your own kitchen – perfect for serving after Iftar, gifting to loved ones, or simply indulging in something special.
If you’re looking for something sweet, bold, and festival-ready this Eid, this ice cream brings pistachio, chocolate, and that iconic Dubai-style twist together in one irresistible scoop.
Why a Viral Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream Is Perfect for Eid
Eid al-Fitr marks the joyful conclusion of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims around the world. It’s a time of spiritual renewal and togetherness, where communities come together to celebrate with gratitude, generosity, and, of course, delicious food.
The day begins with a special prayer and is followed by festive meals, visits with family and friends, and the exchange of gifts.
Sweet dishes are especially important, symbolising joy and reward after a month of discipline. From honey-drenched pastries to nut-filled treats, desserts take centre stage – and modern twists are always welcome.
Our Homemade Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream brings together traditional flavours like pistachio and Middle Eastern-inspired textures with a playful, modern presentation – perfect for Eid gatherings, gifting, or simply marking the occasion with something indulgent and heartfelt.
What Is Dubai Chocolate?
You may have seen the now-famous Dubai chocolate bar trending all over TikTok and Instagram, often under the name “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It”.
The bar combines a knafeh-inspired centre (a traditional Arabic dessert made from shredded pastry soaked in syrup and filled with cheese or cream), pistachio paste, and a thick chocolate shell.
Originally crafted in Dubai by Sarah Hamouda and chef Nouel Omamalin, the treat quickly became a sensation – handmade in small batches and inspired by traditional Arabic flavours.
At the heart of the bar is:
✅ Creamy pistachio filling
✅ Crunchy knafeh pastry or wafer
✅ Thick, velvety chocolate
✅ Optional floral hints like rose or orange blossom
It’s no surprise this flavour combo has found its way into ice cream!
By turning these iconic flavours into a homemade ice cream, you’re creating a dessert that feels both meaningful and modern, Dubai-style pistachio and perfect for sharing with loved ones after Iftar, at Eid gatherings, or as a beautiful edible gift.
So even if you haven’t managed to try the original bar, by recreating the flavours in an ice cream, you can still channel its essence in your own kitchen.
Ready to give it a go?
Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
(Prep Time: 15 mins (plus chilling) | Churn Time: 25 mins | Freeze Time: 4–6 hrs)
Ingredients:
For the ice cream base:
- 300ml double cream
- 300ml whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 100g caster sugar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the pistachio chocolate swirl:
- 100g pistachio paste or butter (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 100g dark or milk chocolate, melted
- Optional: ½ tsp orange blossom or rose water for a floral note
- Crushed wafers or crisp filo pastry shards for texture (optional but fab!)
Method:
- Make the custard base:
- In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Temper the eggs:
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the pan.
- Thicken gently:
- Stir continuously over low heat until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat, add salt and vanilla, and let cool completely. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare your pistachio swirl:
- In a bowl, combine pistachio paste, sweetened condensed milk, and floral water if using.
- Set aside. Separately melt your chocolate.
- Churn and swirl:
- Once chilled, churn your ice cream base in a machine.
- Just before it’s fully done, ripple in the pistachio mixture, drizzle melted chocolate, and sprinkle wafers or crushed pastry for crunch.
- Freeze:
- Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight.
Nutritional Information (Approx. Per 100g Serving):
- Calories: ~240 kcal | Fat: ~18g | Carbohydrates: ~17g | Sugar: ~14g | Protein: ~4g | Fibre: ~1g | Salt: ~0.2g
Values may vary slightly based on specific ingredients used.
👉🏽 Note: If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can still make this recipe;
Simply pour your ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture vigorously with a fork to break up ice crystals, repeating this process for about 3-4 hours or until the ice cream is firm. Please also check out our post – How to Make Homemade Ice Cream: Without an Ice Cream Maker – to learn more.
Serving & Topping Ideas
✨ Drizzle with more melted chocolate or pistachio cream
✨ Sprinkle with edible rose petals for an Eid flourish
✨ Top with toasted chopped pistachios and shards of golden pastry
✨ Serve in waffle bowls for extra indulgence — or between two waffle discs for a pistachio-choc ice cream sandwich moment!
👉🏽 Want to make your own waffle cones or bowls? Head over to our article – Mastering the Art of Making Homemade Ice Cream Cones
Tahini Twist (Optional Add-In):
For an even more authentic Middle Eastern flavour, stir 1–2 teaspoons of tahini into your pistachio swirl. It adds a rich, nutty depth that beautifully complements the chocolate and floral notes.
Dairy-Free or Vegan?
With just a few simple adaptations, it’s easy to make this for alternative diets.
Simply swap the dairy for coconut cream and almond or oat milk, and use a dairy-free chocolate for your drizzle. Pistachio paste is naturally vegan, and many ready-made versions are free from animal products.
A Sweet Scoop for Eid
Eid is about connection, community, generosity, and joy. And our homemade Dubai-inspired ice cream embodies all of that. It’s indulgent, full of texture, flavour, and story, and makes for a truly memorable treat.
So, why not celebrate Eid with our Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream? It’s a showstopper — rich in story and flavour — that brings together the past and present in the sweetest way.
Serve it with cardamom coffee, or enjoy it after your Eid meal. However you choose to indulge, this is a delicious frozen dessert to share with family and friends.
The Final Scoop
Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or having a quiet celebration at home, our Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream is a flavour-packed way to mark the end of Ramadan and embrace the spirit of Eid.
👉🏽 Will you be giving this viral pistachio ice cream a go for your Eid table? Or do you have another traditional dessert you always return to?
We hope you’ve enjoyed our article – Celebrate Eid with A Viral Dubai-Style Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream – and that it’s inspired you to try something a little bit trendy and a whole lot delicious this Eid!
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This pistachio chocolate ice cream looks amazing! I love pistachio desserts, and the Dubai-style twist with chocolate makes it even more tempting. I don’t make ice cream at home, but this recipe might just change that. It seems like the perfect treat to try any time I want something special! I’d also love to explore more pistachio recipes; they’re such a delightful ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, any suggestions?
Hi Jenny,
Nice to see you again, thank you so much for your lovely comment – we’re glad to hear that our Dubai-style pistachio chocolate ice cream has tempted you into possibly trying homemade ice cream! That’s exactly what we hope for — to inspire a little ice cream adventure!
Pistachios really are a gem of an ingredient — beautifully nutty, slightly sweet, and so versatile.
If you’re looking to explore more pistachio recipes, we’ve a deliciously simple Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe you could try, and a couple of new ones in the works, which include a creamy pistachio kulfi and a pistachio & rose semifreddo, both of which showcase the nut’s rich, aromatic flavour. So do check back in for these.
We’d love to know if you decide to give our Dubai chocolate-inspired ice cream a whirl, do let us know how you get on.
All the best,
Cherie