Kunafa

== Description ==
This recipe is for 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb konafa pastry 
* ½ lb unsalted butter, melted
=== Syrup ===
* 1¼ cups sugar
* ½ cup water
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp orange blossom water
=== Cream filling ===
* 4 tbsp ground rice
* 2 tbsp sugar
* 2½ cups milk
* ½ cup heavy cream
=== Almond or pistachio filling ===
* 2 cups almonds or pistachios, chopped
* 2½ tbsp sugar
== Directions ==
# Prepare the syrup by combining all ingredients and heating over medium heat.
# Let simmer until thickened.
# Stir in orange blossom water and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
=== Cream filling ===
# Mix ground rice and sugar to a smooth paste with ½ cup milk.
# Boil the rest of the milk and add the ground rice paste little by little stirring continuously.
# Simmer until thick.
# Let cool, add cream and mix well.
=== Almond or pistachio filling ===
# Mix the chopped nuts with sugar.
# Put the konafa pastry in a large bowl and pull apart to separate the strands as much as possible.
# Pour melted butter over them and work it in thoroughly.
# Put half of the pastry in a large, deep oven dish.
# Spread either filling over it evenly.
# Cover with the remaining pastry and flattening out with the palm of your hand.
# Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes then increase temperature to 475 degrees for an additional 10 – 15 minutes longer until it is golden.
# Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cold syrup over the hot konafa.
# Serve hot or cold.
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Category:Saudi Arabian Desserts
Category:Armenian Desserts
Category:Orange flower water Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Kadaif Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
Category:Pistachio Recipes