Description
Kunafa with cream is a heavenly Middle Eastern dessert that combines layers of crispy kunafa dough with a luscious, creamy filling. Drizzled with sweet syrup and topped with crunchy pistachios, this indulgent treat is perfect for festive occasions like Eid or as a delightful everyday dessert. Each bite offers a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors that will captivate your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz kunafa dough (shredded phyllo)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded kunafa dough with melted butter until well-coated.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Pour the creamy filling over the first kunafa layer; top with the remaining dough mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drizzle warm simple syrup over the baked kunafa and garnish with pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, infuse your syrup with rose or orange blossom water. - Consider substituting traditional fillings with Nutella or fruit preserves for a fun twist.