Description
Delight in these irresistible mini kunafa cream puffs, featuring a crispy shell filled with luscious cream. An elegant treat for any occasion that will leave your guests craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz kunafa dough (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred thawed kunafa dough into small strands and mix with melted butter until well-coated.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla; stir for about 5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Grease muffin tins lightly with butter and press small handfuls of prepared dough into each cup, forming nests.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of the cream filling into each dough nest.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before removing from tins; garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar in the filling to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure even layering of kunafa strands for optimal crispiness.
- Chill briefly before serving for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg