Dubai Waffle Cone “Wafers” (Edit recipe)

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1. All these elements can be made in advance, so the order you prep them isn't overall important.

waffle cone wafers

1. You’ll need to make around 20-24 - 3½“ wafers. So make the wafers first by adding approximately ½ tbsp of batter to the waffle cone maker, cook til golden then repeat. Use the rest to roll up as waffle cones! They freeze beautifully and you’ll thank yourself for having some on hand!

fudge

1. Line one standard half baking sheet (13” x 18”) or two quarter sized baking sheets (9 1/2” x 13”) sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
2. In a 3 qt saucepan, add sugar, butter and chocolate milk. Melt over medium heat and allow mixture to come to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, no longer! Do not stir, just let it boil, but keep an eye on it, you don’t want it to boil over.
3. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips and whisk till melted and fully combined.
4. Pour quickly on a lined baking sheet and spread to evenly coat the bottom of the baking sheet(s) - allow to cool completely, you’re looking for about a ¼“ thickness. Since this is a "soft" fudge at room temperature, place the sheet in the refrigerator to allow it to really firm up. It will be easier to cut out the discs.
5. When fudge is solid, use a 2 ½" cookie cutter and cut your discs. You should be able to get 20-24 fudge discs and if you need to re-melt the fudge scraps over low heat in a saucepan and pour onto the baking sheet again, that's also an option.

Dubai layer

1. Add shredded phyllo, butter, sugar and salt to a skillet over medium heat. As butter melts, stir to incorporate all the ingredients and phyllo gets golden brown and toasted. Keep an eye on it, phyllo can go from “not golden” to “too golden” quickly. Once phyllo is toasted, remove from the pan to a shallow bowl to cool.

assembly

1. Place one wafer on a flat surface and spread a small dollop of pistachio cream in the center, this is so the fudge disc will stay in place. Next, gently press one fudge disc onto the center of the wafer and then spoon about 1½ tsp of the Dubai mixture onto the center of the fudge disc, spreading out carefully. Repeat with remaining wafers, fudge and spread.
2. Prepare drizzle by placing chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 10-15 second increments until fully melted, stirring to fully incorporate. Place prepared waffle wafers on a parchment paper and drizzle with the melted chocolate, followed by chopped pistachios and a pinch of flaky salt if desired. Allow chocolate to set up, then place on a serving platter and enjoy!