Kunafa with Yogurt

Name: Kunafa with Yogurt
Ingredients: 1.1 pounds (500 grams) kunafa pastry; 1/2 cup melted ghee or unsalted butter (about 115 grams); 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 3 large containers plain yogurt (about 24 ounces or 680 grams total); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional); Simple syrup; Chopped mixed nuts and shredded coconut for garnish (optional)

shaymaa seif @cook_4120119

My way of making Kunafa with Yogurt.

shaymaa seif @cook_4120119

My way of making Kunafa with Yogurt.

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Ingredients

1.1 pounds (500 grams)kunafa pastry
1/2 cupmelted ghee or unsalted butter (about 115 grams)
2 tablespoonspowdered sugar
3large containers plain yogurt (about 24 ounces or 680 grams total)
2 tablespoonssugar
2 tablespoonsshredded coconut (optional)
Simple syrup
Chopped mixed nuts and shredded coconut for garnish (optional)

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Steps

1

Place the kunafa pastry in the freezer before using.
2

Break the kunafa into small pieces, then add the powdered sugar and melted ghee or butter. Mix well.
3

Grease a baking pan with a little ghee or butter and spread half of the kunafa mixture evenly in the pan.
4

Mix the yogurt with the sugar and coconut, then spread this mixture over the kunafa in the pan.
5

Cover the filling with the remaining kunafa mixture and gently smooth the surface.
6

Bake the kunafa in a 350°F (180°C) oven until golden brown.
7

Pour cold simple syrup over the hot kunafa, flip it out of the pan, and garnish with chopped nuts and coconut if desired. Enjoy!