These nests are so crunchy and just the right sweetness, they are baked instead of fried and they are the easiest kunafa to make. Bite sized nutty kunafa nests will be your new game day recipe or as an Easter dessert.
Kunafa is a popular dessert specially during the holy month of Ramadan. One of my mama's specialties, everyone in my big family rush to her for her special kunafa with cream, did I tell you before that this woman is amazing in almost every aspect in life!!!
Because I did not know her secret till today, I'm just trying my hands in the easy kunafa recipes and these nests are really very easy to make and requires no skills at all. These nests are usually fried but I like them baked and drizzled with the syrup.
Because it is football season, I thought these might be the right time for this recipe to entertain your guests and not standing the whole day in the kitchen as well. These also look very cool in Spring season if you are having an Eater banquet.
Related Recipes
- Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that is made with a layer of golden shredded phyllo dough, a creamy filling, and a sweet syrup. A popular dessert in many countries that is often served during special occasions and holidays.
Birds nest knafeh
Ingredients
- 1 lb Kataifi- I've used half
- 1 ½ c of unsalted butter melted
- Nuts for filling.
- 1 ½ c of thick simple syrup 2c sugar+ 1 c water+ lemon juice and a dash of vanilla. Leave it to cool completely
Instructions
- Gently pull a small punch of kunafa and cover the rest so it will not get dry.
- Brush the kunafa with melted butter then roll around one,two or even three fingers depending on the desired size.
- Now fill your nests with your favorite nuts.
- Until all are done.
- Bake until golden brown then drizzle while hot with syrup.
- let it cool a little before serving.
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Ash
Love it !!
Ronda
Thank you for the recipe. We made them and they turned out great.
Amira
Oh Ronda, thank you so much for trying such an old recipe that is in need for some face lifting :). Happy you liked it.
Shandelle
How many days are they still good for and can still be ate after if they have been stored in a container in room temperature?
Amira
I would suggest 4-5 days Shandelle.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Really much simpler than one would think, now I have to find Kataifi!
Kathy
I love Kunafa….I haven’t had it in several years…maybe I should make some! Beautiful and you make it look so easy!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You
I love kataifi... This dessert looks like real birds' nests. Wow!!!
Liz
Such a fun idea! Beautiful presentation!!!
Henna
omg i loveeee kanafeh! I've had both cheese and custard versions and can never decide which one I love more hehe
Love this idea of individual sized portions (but that wouldn't stop me from indulging in more than my fair share 😉 )
David Crichton
My favourite type of baklava. Love the birds nest!
Amira
Hi David, isn't it cute!!.
Coffee and Crumpets
I love kunafa! These little nests are perfect. I wish I could try your mama's kunafa! I hope all is well with you Amira.
Amira
Thanks Nazneen, We are fine Al Hamdu Lellah. Hope to see more of you 🙂 welcome back dear.