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Medium 45 min~290 kcal 2/10
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Kunafa
A Middle Eastern pastry of crisp kadayıf, mild cheese, and syrup, baked hot until the center melts and the top turns golden.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 8~420 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 47 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 22 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking47 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dessert
- 500 gr Shredded pastry
- 180 gr Butter
- 350 gr Unsalted cheese
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Pistachios
For the syrup
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Sugar
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water for 10 minutes to make the syrup.
10 min10:00 - 2
Mix the shredded pastry with butter, making sure no dry strands remain.
- 3
Press half of the pastry into the tray and spread the cheese evenly over it.
- 4
Cover with the remaining pastry and level the surface firmly.
- 5
Bake the kunafa at 180°C for 32 minutes, until browned.
32 min32:00 - 6
Pour warm syrup over the hot dessert, so the cheese layer does not firm up.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Pour warm syrup over the hot dessert, so the shredded pastry stays crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pistachios.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
10
g protein
43
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 40%Fat 51%
GI 16 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
44.3g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
459.2mg
Sodium
12.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kunafa make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Kunafa take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 47 minutes; 82 minutes in total.Is Kunafa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kunafa have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 43g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Kunafa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kunafa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kunafa need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Kunafa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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