Arabic Kunafa Recipe 😍 By Chef Hafsa

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: shredded phyllo dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while phyllo is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and plant-based.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

Melt butter and mix with kunafa pastry dough until well coated.

Add orange food color to the mixture.

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, cinnamon, and cardamom; bring to a boil.

Stir in the kewra essence and let the syrup cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine cornflour with milk and cream; mix well.

Layer the kunafa pastry in a greased baking dish, then pour the milk mixture over it.

Bake until golden brown, then pour the syrup over the top while hot.

Garnish with chopped pistachios.

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