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Mini Kunafa Nests with Cream and Pistachios

Sally Thompson
Golden, crispy mini kunafa nests filled with silky cream and topped with crunchy pistachios. This easy dessert is perfect for quick dinner ideas, gatherings, or as a sweet snack. A classic Middle Eastern treat combining buttery pastry, fragrant syrup, and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 12 mini nests
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups kunafa dough shredded
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water or rose water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream or ashta
  • 1/2 cup pistachios crushed

Instructions
 

  • 1. Prepare the sugar syrup by combining sugar and water, boiling, then adding lemon juice and floral water and cooling it
  • 2. Whisk milk, cornstarch, and sugar, cook until thick, then cool with added floral water
  • 3. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
  • 4. Separate kunafa and mix with melted butter evenly
  • 5. Shape into nests in muffin tins
  • 6. Bake until golden and crispy
  • 7. Pour cooled syrup over hot kunafa
  • 8. Fill with cream
  • 9. Garnish with pistachios and serve

Notes

Pour cooled syrup over hot kunafa for perfect texture
Ensure kunafa is evenly buttered for crispiness
Fill just before serving to keep contrast of textures

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini nestCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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