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Bird's nest kunafa

Published: Sep 18, 2014 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Kunafa nests are a traditional Kunafa recipe so popular throughout the Middle East.,
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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.

Bird's nest kunafa on a platter.

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.

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  • 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.
Kunafa nests on a white plate.

Birds nest knafeh

Kunafa nests are a traditional Kunafa recipe so popular throughout the Middle East.,
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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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  1. Ash

    July 03, 2021 at 10:20 am

    Love it !!

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  2. Ronda

    December 12, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe. We made them and they turned out great.

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    • Amira

      December 15, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Oh Ronda, thank you so much for trying such an old recipe that is in need for some face lifting :). Happy you liked it.

      Reply
      • Shandelle

        December 06, 2021 at 2:47 am

        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?

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        • Amira

          December 07, 2021 at 4:29 pm

          I would suggest 4-5 days Shandelle.

          Reply
  3. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

    September 23, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Really much simpler than one would think, now I have to find Kataifi!

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  4. Kathy

    September 22, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I love Kunafa….I haven’t had it in several years…maybe I should make some! Beautiful and you make it look so easy!

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