Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs, a perfect treat for any occasion. These bite-sized pastries boast a crunchy kunafa exterior enveloping a rich, creamy filling, all drizzled with a sweet syrup for an irresistible finish. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kunafa noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Break kunafa noodles into small pieces and mix with melted butter until coated.
- Spread half of the buttered kunafa in the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, half of the sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; stir continuously until thickened.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading over the baked kunafa layer.
- Top with remaining kunafa noodles and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
- In a separate saucepan, combine water, remaining sugar, and lemon juice; simmer until thickened into syrup.
- Drizzle syrup over baked kunafa cream puffs and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg