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Kunafa Chocolate

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Kunafa is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during Ramadan and special occasions. Traditionally made with thin noodle-like pastry, it showcases the art of layering and sweetening with syrup. The chocolate variation adds a modern twist, appealing to chocolate lovers and expanding its global reach, making it a favorite in many Middle Eastern and Western bakeries alike.

Middle EasternBHdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup salted butter
8 oz vermicelli (kunafa dough)
1/2 cup pistachio powder
4 oz white chocolate
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon green food color
8 oz dark chocolate
1 teaspoon cocoa friendly colors (purple, red, green)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

1

Roast Vermicelli in Salted Butter until golden.

2

Add Pistachio Powder to the roasted Vermicelli and stir gently to avoid releasing oil.

3

Remove from heat and let cool.

4

Melt White Chocolate and add Green Food Color (optional).

5

Add Warm Milk to the melted White Chocolate and mix carefully until smooth.

6

Combine the Ganache with the Vermicelli and Pistachio mixture, mixing gently until glossy and smooth.

7

Brush the chocolate mould with melted chocolate to avoid bubbles.

8

Fill the mould cavity with the chocolate to form a layer.

9

Refrigerate the mould until the chocolate has a matte finish.

10

Fill the mould with the Ganache mixture, leaving 1 mm at the top.

11

Top with melted Dark Chocolate, mixing to ensure even consistency.

12

Tap the mould to settle the chocolate and release any bubbles.

13

Refrigerate again for 10 minutes until set.

14

Check if the chocolate has released from the sides of the mould as a sign of being set.

15

Carefully release the chocolate from the mould, ensuring to keep the shine intact.

16

Add sprinkles of color to the chocolate for decoration.

17

Refrigerate for another 2 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakinglayering

Equipment Needed

mouldladlebrush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

KnafehKanafeh

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