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Popular! You’re gonna be popular—when you pregame for the Nov. 21st premiere of Wicked for Good with a batch of these pistachio-crunch-filled chocolate orbs. After seeing all of the buzz—and every collab known to man, one-upping 2023’s Barbie blitz—I had to make a treat inspired by the Broadway play-turned-two-part-movie.
I first dreamed these up last year as a way to capture both the film and a major food trend—Dubai chocolate, aka the pistachio-cream-and-kataifi-filled candy bar inspired by Fix Dessert Chocolatier‘s “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” creation. I liked how the orbs mimicked Glinda’s bubbles, and the splatters of pink and green chocolate on the outside nodded to the movie’s main colors.
Now that Wicked for Good is about to hit theaters, I thought of creating another treat for the sequel. But there are already all kinds of cocktails out there (including two $6 margs worth visiting your local Chili’s over), and honestly, this dessert deserves another moment in the spotlight. It’s that good.
Kataifi, almost Angel hair-thin strips of crispy phyllo, is easier to come by these days, but if you can’t find it near you—or want to wait for it to be shipped your way—chopped shredded wheat is a solid substitute.
Here’s the recipe, and under it, I’ve answered some of the top questions I received when I had people try it (from “where do you buy pistachio butter?” to “What other fillings could I use?”).
Now, onto our Wicked-inspired dessert! Here’s the recipe:
Wicked-Inspired Chocolate Pistachio Orbs
Ingredients
Method
- Place the green and pink candy melts in their own small, microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each in 25-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the pink and green candy melts inside the cups of a spherical mold. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and canola/vegetable oil. MIcrowave in 25-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. It should be about as runny as pancake batter. If it seems really thick, add a teaspoon of canola oil and warm for 25 seconds more, mixing afterward, to help thin it out.
- Brush the melted chocolate inside the molds of the sphere, over the candy melt drizzle. Once you have an even layer, set it aside in the fridge to harden. (This should take at least 15 minutes.) Set aside remaining chocolate for now.
- Make the filling: Pour the shredded mini wheat into a gallon-sized resealable bag. Get out any excess air and seal shut, then use a rolling pin or wooden spoon to smash the mini wheats to tiny bits. (You could also use a high-powered blender or food processor.) Pour it into a large mixing bowl. Add tahini and pistachio butter, stirring to combine.
- Place the pistachio mixture in each spherical mold, filling it about 3/4 of the way up.
- Melt remaining chocolate in the microwave. Use it to cover the filling in an even layer in each mold. Place the mold in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to set before popping them out and serving.
All Your ‘Wicked’ Dessert FAQs, Answered
What Do These Chocolate Pistachio Candy Bars Taste Like?
Imagine the crispity crackle of a Crunch bar, only with a richer, semisweet chocolate base and a slight pistachio-tahini flavor. The core is a bit gooey, but not runny by any means. It’s more like a crunchy chocolate bar, in my opinion.
What Do You Fill It With?
If you’re trying to get as close to the texture and flavor of “Can’t Get Knafeh of It,” you’ll want to use a mix of pistachio butter, tahini (adding a nutty, savory note) and kataifi, a shredded phyllo pastry dough. Kataifi can be hard to come by—I tried six grocery and specialty stores, to no avail—and online retailers have boasted some pretty inflated prices as the dessert has become more popular.
For an affordable sub that offers similar crunch, try taking shredded mini wheats, popping them in a resealable bag and smashing them to bits. They’ll be a smidge sweeter, thanks to their powdered sugar coating, but they offer a comparable texture. (That’s what I used in this recipe.)
Where Did You Find Pistachio Butter? What about Kataifi?
While I use shredded mini wheats in this recipe, I eventually found (and ordered) kataifi, pre-cooked, from Amazon. I bought pistachio butter at Walmart, since it was a bit better priced than other places I’d shopped.
Can I Fill It With Something Else?
Absolutely. You could fill these Wicked-inspired chocolate bars with:
- marshmallow creme (my daughter loved this!)
- peanut butter
- mini M&Ms
- sprinkles
- no-bake cheesecake filling
How Do You Make Them into Orbs?
Remember when hot cocoa bombs were all the rage? This is a great way to use that silicone mold again. (And if you didn’t hop on that bandwagon, did you even pandemic?! You can find them on Amazon and at most major craft and cake supply stores.)
Note: I am not affiliated with Wicked or Universal Pictures in any way. I just created a Wicked-inspired dessert for other fans to enjoy as they get ready to see the movie in theaters this Nov. 21st.
This recipe (and post) originally ran in November 2024. It has since been updated for the movie’s sequel—and to ensure the recipe is still accurate.
