Conti's Pistachio Crunch: Inspired by the Dubai Knafeh Chocolate with Kataifi | Cooking with Kurt

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Learn how to make a Conti's-style Pistachio Crunch. Inspired by the Dubai knafeh chocolate, this frozen cake has layers of chocolate sponge, smooth chocolate and pistachio mousse, a crunchy kataifi layer, and topped with a creamy pistachio custard sauce. Enjoy! RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithkurt.com/recipes/pistachio-crunch-cake New video every 1st and 15th of the month. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss it! SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/user/CookingwithKurt/?sub_confirmation=1 Share pictures and follow us on - Website: https://www.cookingwithkurt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookingwithKurt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooking_with_kurt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithkurt Twitter: https://twitter.com/cookingwkurt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookingwithkurt/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cookingwithkurt Equipment: https://amzn.to/4id9P97 Metal Mixing Bowls - https://amzn.to/4cWgeUl Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3tRwOmO Food Processor - https://amzn.to/48SWUVj Measuring Set - https://amzn.to/48KpOXW 9-inch Cake Pan - https://amzn.to/3Sj2HhG Parchment Paper - https://amzn.to/3TUZ6re Cake Strips - https://amzn.to/4aZgL76 Electric Mixer - https://amzn.to/3S1nzIU KitchenAid Stand Mixer - https://amzn.to/422Hz2f Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/48uPVlG 10-inch Cake Board - https://amzn.to/3SibHn6 8-inch Cake Ring - https://amzn.to/48Aim1G 6” Acetate Sheets - https://amzn.to/3XDaQzQ Plastic Piping Bags - https://amzn.to/3BoG84S Thermometer - https://amzn.to/48xZ2SO Cake Stand with Dome - https://amzn.to/3SiZHAL Ingredients: https://amzn.to/4id9P97 Pistachio Cream: 2 cups shelled roasted unsalted pistachios [300 g] - https://amzn.to/3XCGoWv 2 cups boiling water [480 mL] 2 tbsp vegetable oil [30 mL] - https://amzn.to/4aLDKC0 2 tsp vanilla extract [10 mL] - https://amzn.to/3HflEvn 2/3 cup honey [160 mL] - https://amzn.to/3Py9IZJ 2/3 cup heavy cream [160 mL] 1 tsp salt [5.7 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS Chocolate Sponge Layer: Dry Ingredients: 1/2 cup cake flour [60 g] - https://amzn.to/3CuDawN 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder [10.2 g] - https://amzn.to/3WyWGj4 1/2 tsp baking soda [2.5 g] - https://amzn.to/48Ql82w 3 tbsp granulated sugar [37.5 g] - https://amzn.to/48VsDFh 1/4 tsp salt [1.4 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS Wet ingredients: 2 egg yolks [40 g] - https://amzn.to/3Y6sXNN 3 tbsp vegetable oil [45 mL] - https://amzn.to/4aLDKC0 1/4 cup hot coffee [60 mL] - https://amzn.to/4jcTEKj 1 tsp vanilla extract [5 mL] - https://amzn.to/3HflEvn 1 tsp finely grated orange zest [2 g] Meringue: 2 egg whites [60 g] - https://amzn.to/3Y6sXNN 1/4 tsp cream of tartar [0.8 g] - ttps://amzn.to/3KD4utj 3 tbsp sugar [37.5 g] - https://amzn.to/48VsDFh Dark Chocolate Mousse Layer: 2/3 cup (4 oz) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips [113.2 g] - https://amzn.to/3JwXIEJ 3 tbsp of unsalted butter (cut into 3 pieces) [42.6 g] 2 eggs yolks [40 g] - https://amzn.to/3Y6sXNN 2 tsp light rum (optional) [10 mL] 1/2 cup very cold heavy cream [120 mL] 1 tbsp granulated sugar [12.5 g] - https://amzn.to/48VsDFh 1/4 tsp salt [1.4 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS Crunchy Kataifi Layer: 1 2/3 cups AP flour [200 g] - https://amzn.to/47Az67u 1 cup cornstarch [120 g] - https://amzn.to/3TUP2hX 3/4 tsp salt [4.3 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS 2 tbsp vegetable oil [30 mL] - https://amzn.to/4aLDKC0 2 cups water [480 mL] 8 tbsp unsalted butter [113.6 g] 1 cup roughly chopped pistachios [150 g] - https://amzn.to/3XCGoWv 1 cup pistachio cream [240 mL] 1 tsp salt [5.7 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS 1 tsp ground cardamom [2 g] - https://amzn.to/3E3MUyP Pistachio Mousse Layer: 1 cup heavy cream, divided [240 mL] 1/2 cup (3 oz) white chocolate chips [84.9 g] - https://amzn.to/3FJcklK 1/2 cup pistachio cream [120 mL] 2 to 3 drops green gel food coloring (optional) - https://amzn.to/3KogKO4 Milk Chocolate Mousse Layer: 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided [120 mL] 1/3 cup (2 oz) milk chocolate chips [56.6 g] - https://amzn.to/4jaK6ii 1/8 tsp salt [0.7 g] - https://amzn.to/3O5bvoS 2 tsp light rum (optional) [10 mL] Chocolate Glaze Layer: 1/3 cup (2 oz) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips [56.6 g] - https://amzn.to/3JwXIEJ 1/3 cup heavy cream [80 mL] 1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios [37.5 g] - https://amzn.to/3XCGoWv Pistachio Crème Anglaise (Custard Sauce): 1 cup heavy cream [240 mL] 1/2 cup whole milk [120 mL] - https://amzn.to/3NooNMv 3 egg yolks [60 g] - https://amzn.to/3Y6sXNN 1/4 cup pistachio cream [60 mL] 2 tsp vanilla extract [10 mL] - https://amzn.to/3HflEvn 2 to 3 drops gel food coloring - https://amzn.to/3KogKO4 Topping: handful of edible rose petals - https://amzn.to/427T4G7 *Disclaimer: Cooking with Kurt® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.