Ever dreamed of becoming a master chocolatier? The legendary Swiss house of Lindt & Sprüngli now offers courses at their chocolateria in Kilchberg, Switzerland, showing you how to make your own bar of the trendy Dubai Chocolate.
The door opens – and there it is: That jingle we've heard in countless commercials. Just a few bars are enough to transport us to the world of Lindt. The sweet, warm aroma of fresh milk chocolate fills the air as their Chocolateria stretches out before us – a bright, gleaming factory full of copper cauldrons, chocolate molds and small bowls full of mysterious ingredients. The maître chocolatier steps in front of the group, wearing a white coat and a smile expressing both pride and anticipation. "Let's get started," she says.
First, the participants decorate their bar molds with liquid, colored cocoa butter – inspired by the iconic pattern of the original Dubai chocolate. The molds then go into the cooler to solidify the chocolate. Meanwhile, the maître chocolatier presents the next steps: Using a ladle, participants need to pour liquid chocolate into their prepared molds – either milk or dark – distributing it evenly to leave space for the filling.
Because that comes next: The green mixture of crispy kadayif, 100 % pistachio pulp, white chocolate (replacing the sugar in the original recipe), vanilla and a pinch of salt must be carefully spread onto the solidified chocolate shell with a small spoon. The final part is adding a final layer of chocolate to seal in the filling, which is already conveniently covered in foil. After ten minutes in the cooler, it's time: your DIY Dubai chocolae is ready to be wrapped – a sweet souvenir with a personal touch.
Initially going viral online in Fall 2024, the hype around Dubai chocolate has died down somewhat; Lindt's 75-minute course however, is still hugely popular. It costs CHF 65 to participate, with admission to the adjacent chocolate museum not included in the price – but they do throw in a bar of the original Lindt Dubai Chocolade from the factory as a gift.
