Egyptian Kunafa

A traditional kunafa dessert with a buttery texture and a mouth-watering syrup, finished off with crushed nuts.

Ingredients for 8 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 175°C.

  2. 2

    Use your hands to separate the kunafa dough.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the melted butter over the dough and incorporate it using your hands.

  4. 4

    Grease a baking pan with 1/2 tsp melted butter.

  5. 5

    Press the dough into the baking pan with your hands.

  6. 6

    Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Move the pan to the upper rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Drizzle syrup over the kunafa and sprinkle with crushed nuts.

  9. 9

    Set aside for at least 1 hour to absorb the syrup.

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