Kunafa

Name: Kunafa
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 gm thin Vermicelli; 100 gm melted Butter; 250 gm Cream Cheese; 250 ml Milk; 200 ml Condensed milk; 7-8 tbsp slivered Pistachios; 1 cup Sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp Rose water; 7-8 strands Saffron

ZMA @zesty5

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Kanafeh or Kunafa or Knafeh is a very famous Middle Eastern Dessert loved by many. I have made it from the thin variety of Vermicelli available in my City here instead of the original one. The process is very simple and involves only a few ingredients. This Sugar soaked Vermicelli and Cream Dessert is the perfect aftermeal Dessert idea on any day for your families and friends. Easy to whip up within no time at all. You can actually vouch for it's appealing beauty and serve them to your guests for that awesome Dessert experience.
Kanafeh is made with thin noodle like pastry or alternatively even Semolina dough, soaked in sweet sugar syrup and layered with Cream Cheese, Cream, Mozzarella Cheese and nuts depending upon the regions. Whipped Cream can also be used. This makes it an ideal choice for any party too.
Happy Dessert Time Everyone!

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

8-10 servings

250 gmthin Vermicelli
100 gmmelted Butter
250 gmCream Cheese
250 mlMilk
200 mlCondensed milk
7-8 tbspslivered Pistachios
1 cupSugar
1/2 cupwater
1/2 tspRose water
7-8 strandsSaffron

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

For preparing the kunafa crust, break the strands of kunafa dough or the vermicelli with your hands. Add melted butter and mix well. Now divide the quantity of the vermicelli into two parts. You can also make Kunafa dough (strands) at home, but it takes time.
Keep a baking pan lined with parchment paper and greased with butter ready to bake.
2

Preheat oven to 180°C. We shall start with preparing sugar syrup now. In a saucepan add sugar and water and boil until it becomes sticky and comes to syrup consistency. It should have a two string consistency. Ensure that you do this on a low heat.
3

Place the vermicelli in the oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the top turns brown and crispy.
Once the vermicelli is baked, allow it cool.
4

For the pudding, heat a cup of milk with condensed milk and cream cheese both. Heat it just until well combined and cool. You can add some cottage cheese too. It's optional.
5

Add one half of the kunafa pastry or the baked vermicelli to the bottom and press well in a baking pan.
Pour the milk pudding and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese above the pudding.
6

Next add the other half of the kunafa pastry on top and press down gently. Preheat the oven to 180° C again. Bake for about 5-6 minutes. Pour the sugar syrup while it's still hot.
7

Take a knife and run through the sides. Place a plate on top and flip gently. Pour the remaining sugar syrup over the other side of the kunafa as well and now garnish with chopped pistachios, rose petals and saffron strands for an awesome experience with the lovely and the most celebrated Dessert from the Middle East. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 04, 2023 23:04

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.