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Kunafa is a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. Here is one of our delicious kunafa cups that is great especially in summer.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 6
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • ¼ to ⅓ packet of shredded phyllo dough (Kataifi) A packet is usually 450gm.
  • ¼ cup melted butter.
  • Ice cream of your choice.
  • Optional : Simple syrup or honey.
  • Ground nuts of your choice.

Instructions

  • Start by dividing the kunfa dough into 6 equal parts.
  • Brush each part with melted butter or butter/oil combination.
  • Brush each cup in a 6-cup muffin tin with butter then roll the kunafa dough around until you form a nice cup.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is golden brown.
  • If using, drizzle the knafeh cups while hot with simple syrup or honey.
  • Right before se

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg