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Kunafa nests on a white plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Birds nest knafeh

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

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.