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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

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sara @cook_8973483

Kunafa

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sara @cook_8973483
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Ingredients

  • 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram)kunafa pastry
  • Clarified butter (ghee) mixed with butter, amount depends on the quantity of kunafa
  • Fresh cream or clotted cream (qishta or kaymak)
  • Simple syrup
  • For the syrup:
  • 2 cupssugar (about 400 grams)
  • 1 cupwater (about 240 ml)
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Steps

  1. 1

    Rub the kunafa pastry with the ghee and butter mixture, then spread half of it in a baking dish.

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  2. 2

    Spread the cream or clotted cream evenly over the kunafa layer.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining kunafa on top of the cream, then bake in the oven from the bottom until golden. Turn on the top heat to brown the surface.

  4. 4

    Once out of the oven, pour the hot syrup over the kunafa while it is still hot.

  5. 5

    To make the syrup: Combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until it reaches a slightly thick, pourable consistency. Remove from heat, let cool, and store in an airtight container.

  6. 6

    Garnish the kunafa with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!

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Published in the US on November 11, 2025 09:00

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