Pam’s Kunafa (my version)

Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and sweet syrup. It is commonly served during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pam’s Kunafa (my version)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Kunafa dough
• 150 gram Butter
• 500 gram Ricotta cheese
• 200 gram Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Rosewater
• 2 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 50 gram Pistachios
• 1 cup Syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the kunafa dough with melted butter until well coated.
3. Press half of the kunafa dough mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, sugar, rosewater, and orange blossom water until well combined.
5. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the kunafa dough in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining kunafa dough mixture on top of the ricotta cheese layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.
9. Drizzle the syrup over the kunafa and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.