Kunafa with Mixed Nuts

Name: Kunafa with Mixed Nuts
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs kunafa pastry (about 500 grams); Mixed nuts: shelled peanuts; cashews; raisins; almonds; hazelnuts; shredded coconut; 1 cup water (about 240 ml); 4-5 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee; For the syrup: 2 cups sugar (about 400 grams)

Timocook @Egycookr

القاهرة، مصر

Traditional Middle Eastern dessert for Ramadan

Timocook @Egycookr

القاهرة، مصر

Traditional Middle Eastern dessert for Ramadan

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Ingredients

1.1 lbskunafa pastry (about 500 grams)
Mixed nuts: shelled peanuts
cashews
raisins
almonds
hazelnuts
shredded coconut
1 cupwater (about 240 ml)
4-5 tablespoonsclarified butter or ghee
For the syrup: 2 cups sugar (about 400 grams)

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Steps

1

Cut the kunafa pastry and spread it in a 16- or 18-inch baking pan, depending on your preference. The smaller the pan, the thicker the kunafa will be.
2

Mix the clarified butter or ghee with the kunafa and press it evenly into the buttered pan using your hands to prevent sticking.
3

After making the first layer, add the mixed nuts, then cover with the second layer of kunafa and press down firmly.
4

Add a tablespoon of clarified butter or ghee on top for a glossy finish.
5

Place in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) on low heat and bake for 10 minutes.
6

Flip the kunafa onto a plate larger than the pan to turn it over.
7

Return it to the oven to bake the other side.
8

Pour the syrup over the hot kunafa while the syrup is warm so it absorbs well.
9

Drain off any excess syrup.
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Serve after iftar or suhoor.
11

You can serve it plain or with whipped cream or clotted cream. Enjoy!