The viral Dubai chocolate the world is obsessed with is finally in Australia - but you'll have to be quick
Pistachio is the flavour of the moment - from gelato to croissants, the nutty green obsession is sweeping Australia.
Many supermarkets have struggled to keep pistachio-flavoured products in stock, while TikTok continues to fuel the craze.
And now, the dessert that arguably started it all - viral ' Dubai chocolate' - has officially arrived Down Under.
Today, Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has launched its own version of the trend with the Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate ($20), available exclusively at Lindt Chocolate Shops across Australia.
But sweet tooths will need to act fast - it's a limited run, and demand is already soaring.
Lindt has added its signature spin to the beloved dessert: the new milk chocolate block features a rich, creamy centre made of pistachios, crunchy nut brittle, and a crispy layer of Kadayif pastry - a toasted, shredded dough traditionally used in Middle Eastern desserts.
Originally made famous by a TikTok from influencer Maria Vehera, which racked up more than 122 million views, the pistachio-stuffed chocolate block quickly became a cult favourite.
Such is the obsession with Dubai chocolate that sweet-toothed fans have been crossing borders just just to try it - with some travellers reportedly flying through the UAE solely to get their hands on a block.
Others have attempted to DIY the viral pistachio treat at home, using everything from supermarket chocolate to imported Kadayif pastry and pistachio butter in a bid to replicate the luxe layers.
TikTok and Instagram have been flooded with tutorials, taste tests, and unboxings, with creators filming everything from suitcase hauls to step-by-step recreations.
One user even called it 'the dessert that's worth the airfare', while others have paid inflated prices to have it shipped from boutique chocolatiers in Dubai.
The bar is based on a 2021 recipe by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the indulgent treat was only available in Dubai - until now.
Lindt Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler said: 'The combination of rich, nutty 45 per cent pistachio filling with the contrast of the toasted, shredded pastry is a true flavour sensation and we are delighted to be able to bring this combination in a Lindt chocolate block to Australia.
'We can't wait to hear what chocolate lovers and Lindt connoisseurs think of the new Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate!'
The decadent block is priced at $20 and is only available while stocks last - meaning fans of the viral dessert might want to move quickly.
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