Mini Kunafa and Birthday Anniversary at friends Place | Pistachios topped Mini Kunafa Dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are more accessible and still provide crunch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Shred kunafa pastry into small pieces and add to melted butter, mixing well.

Spread half of the buttered kunafa evenly in a baking dish.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the kunafa layer in the baking dish.

Top with the remaining kunafa mixture, pressing down gently.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare syrup by boiling sugar and water in a saucepan for 10 minutes.

Add rose water and orange blossom water to the syrup, stirring to combine.

Once kunafa is baked, pour the syrup evenly over it.

Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with crushed pistachios.

Serve warm, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

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