Description
The viral 2026 dessert sensation, also known as “Du-Jjon-Ku.” This isn’t a baked cookie, but a “reverse” marshmallow truffle featuring a soft, chewy cocoa exterior and a crunchy, frozen pistachio-kadayif heart. It combines the viral flavors of the Dubai Chocolate Bar with a pillowy, mochi-like texture. No oven required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g (1 cup) Kadayif (shredded phyllo dough), thawed and chopped
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for toasting kadayif)
- 100g (1/3 cup) Pistachio Cream (high quality)
- Pinch of Sea Salt
- 200g (3 cups) White Marshmallows
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for melting marshmallows)
- 2 tbsp Whole Milk Powder
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder (for the mixture)
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (for dusting/rolling)
Instructions
- Prep the Filling: Chop the thawed kadayif into 1-inch pieces.
- Toast: Melt 30g butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add kadayif and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until deep golden brown and crunchy.
- Mix Filling: Remove from heat. Immediately mix in the pistachio cream and salt until fully combined.
- Freeze: Scoop the mixture into 8 equal balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 20 minutes (this is critical!).
- Melt Marshmallows: In a clean pan, melt the remaining 30g butter and marshmallows over LOW heat. Stir gently until 90% melted.
- Make Dough: Remove from heat. Stir in milk powder and 1 tbsp cocoa powder vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the pan and forms a pliable “dough.”
- Assemble: Grease your hands (or use gloves). Take a portion of marshmallow dough, flatten it, and wrap it completely around a frozen pistachio ball.
- Dust: Immediately roll the finished ball in the extra cocoa powder to coat.
- Serve: Let set for 5 minutes, then tear open for the viral pull.
Notes
- Safety Tip: The marshmallow mixture is hot and sticky. Use nitrile gloves greased with a little butter or oil to prevent burning and sticking.
- Freezing: Do not skip the freezing step for the pistachio balls, or they will melt and leak out during assembly.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not refrigerate (marshmallow will harden).
- Substitutions: If you cannot find Kadayif, crushed toasted shredded wheat can work as a texture substitute.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
