Vermicelli Kunafa | Arabic Dessert Kunafeh Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts are less expensive and provide a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

Prepare the cream by mixing milk, sugar, corn flour, and cream cheese cubes until smooth.

Prepare the sugar syrup by combining water, sugar, rose water, and lemon juice in a saucepan and heating until dissolved.

In a large pan, melt the butter and add the vermicelli, stirring until golden brown.

Layer the toasted vermicelli in a greased baking dish, then pour the cream mixture over it.

Top with more vermicelli and bake until golden and crisp.

Pour the sugar syrup over the hot kunafa and let it soak before serving.

Garnish with pista powder.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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