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Saudi Arabia Authentic home cooking from Saudi Arabia, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Saudi Arabia as كنافة
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Kunafa

Leen
Leen @cook_6813210

Kunafa

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Leen @cook_6813210
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Ingredients

  • Shredded kunafa dough
  • 7 tablespoonsunsalted butter (100 grams)
  • 3 containersfresh cream (such as Nestlé cream, about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
  • 4wedges creamy processed cheese (such as Laughing Cow)
  • 1 cupsugar (200 grams)
  • 1/2 cupwater (120 ml)
  • Squeezelemon juice
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  1. 1

    Melt the butter and mix it with the kunafa dough.

  2. 2

    Press half of the dough mixture into a baking pan.

  3. 3

    Mix the cheese wedges and cream together, then spread the mixture over the pressed dough.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining dough mixture on top of the cream layer.

  5. 5

    Bake in the oven until golden brown on the top and bottom.

  6. 6

    In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir and cook until it thickens into a syrup.

  7. 7

    Remove the kunafa from the oven after baking. Pour the syrup over it before serving. Enjoy!

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Published in the US on September 01, 2025 14:01

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