How to Make Irresistible Kataifi Cups Filled with Creamy Custard Easy Dessert Recipe

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Phyllo dough offers a lighter texture while shredded coconut can provide a similar appearance.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories, while pecans can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can reduce costs.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan with melted butter.

Take a small pinch of kataifi pastry and wrap it around three fingers to create a nest shape, placing it in the cupcake tin.

Brush more melted butter on top of the kataifi nests.

Bake the nests for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, lemon peel, and a cinnamon stick in a saucepan and cooking it on the stove.

Make custard using instant vanilla pudding mixed with 2 cups of cold heavy cream instead of milk.

Transfer the thick custard into a piping bag and refrigerate.

Once the kataifi nests have cooled, pour 1 tablespoon of hot syrup over each nest.

Fill each nest with the vanilla custard using the piping bag.

Top the custard with various jams (strawberry, fig, orange).

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