Kunafa with Toast and Pistachios

اروي المنيفChef

Ingredients

• 340 grams of toast
  340 grams
• 1 cup of pistachios
  1 cup
• 3/4 cup of melted butter
  0.8 cup
• 1 1/2 cups of liquid milk
  1.5 cup
• 1/4 cup of sugar
  0.3 cup
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
  3 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon of flour
  1 tablespoon
• 1 cup of cream
  1 cup
• 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
  1 cup
• 1 cup of rose water
  1 cup
• 1 cup of syrup, for serving
  1 cup
• 1/2 cup of pistachios
  0.5 cup

Steps

1. 1

   To make the toast mixture, cut off the edges of the toast and grind it in a food processor.

   Required Tools:

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   Food Processor

   5 min
2. 2

   Place the toast powder in a deep bowl, add the pistachios and melted butter, and gently mix the mixture.

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   Deep Bowl

   5 min
3. 3

   To prepare the filling, place the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and flour in a pot and stir, then place it over medium heat until it boils and thickens.

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   Pot

   10 min
4. 4

   Add the cream, cheese, and rose water and stir until the cheese melts and use it immediately.

   5 min
5. 5

   Divide the toast mixture into two halves, place one part in the tray and press it down, then add the filling, followed by another part of the toast mixture, then place the tray in the oven for 30 minutes to brown.

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   Tray

   30 min
6. 6

   Remove the tray from the oven, pour the syrup over it, and sprinkle with pistachios.

   5 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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