A simplified, baked version of the legendary cream-filled Kunafa, sweetened with a light, sugar-free syrup containing AWA Sweet & Slim.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Servings: 8 servings | Calories: 210 kcal per serving
Dietary Info: Sugar-Free, Oven-Baked, Easy Middle Eastern Dessert
Ingredients
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250g Kunafa pastry (frozen makes shredding easy)
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1/3 cup melted ghee or unsalted butter
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1 cup fresh light table cream (Qashta)
For the Syrup:
Use sweet and slim syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round baking pan with ghee or butter.
2. Finely shred the Kunafa pastry using your hands or a food processor.
3. Pour the melted ghee/butter over the Kunafa and rub it in thoroughly until all pastry strands are evenly coated.
4. Press half of the Kunafa firmly into the bottom of the greased baking pan to form a solid base.
5. Spread the light cream (Qashta) evenly over the Kunafa base, keeping it 1/2 inch away from the edges to prevent burning.
6. Cover with the remaining Kunafa pastry and press down very gently to smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is deep golden brown.
8. Drizzle the warm syrup over the hot Kunafa immediately after it comes out of the oven. Serve warm.
Chef's Tip: Using frozen Kunafa pastry makes it easy to crush. Shredding it when frozen takes less than a minute.
