Special Arabic Dessert Kunaf || Famous Arabian Dessert

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a large bowl.

Combine shredded phyllo dough with melted butter until evenly coated.

Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.

In a saucepan, heat milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm.

Whisk in sugar, semolina, and a pinch of salt until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, rose water, and orange blossom water.

Spread the cream mixture evenly over the dough in the baking dish.

Top with the remaining dough mixture, pressing gently to compact.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Remove from the oven and drizzle warm syrup over the kunafa.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnished with crushed pistachios.

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