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Pistachio kunafa cake: Indulge in a creamy delight!

pistachio kunafa cake
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Pistachio kunafa cake is a luxurious dessert featuring a crispy kunafa base layered with a creamy pistachio filling and topped with chocolate ganache and crushed pistachios.

Ingredients

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  • 300g shredded kunafa (kataifi pastry)
  • 120g unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200ml heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)
  • 1/2 cup pistachio paste
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup crushed pistachios (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Separate and loosen the shredded kunafa. Mix with melted butter and sugar until evenly coated.
  2. Press half of the kunafa into a greased square baking pan. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and flour over medium heat until thick and creamy. Stir constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool slightly, then fold in whipped cream for extra lightness.
  4. Spread cream mixture evenly over baked kunafa base.
  5. Mix pistachio paste, condensed milk, and cream until smooth. Spread gently over cream layer.
  6. Bake remaining kunafa separately until golden, then sprinkle over pistachio layer for a crispy top. Let cool completely.
  7. For ganache, heat cream until steaming and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and glossy. Drizzle generously over cake.
  8. Finish with crushed pistachios. Chill at least 2 hours before slicing for clean layers.

Notes

  • Serve chilled for best texture
  • Drizzle extra pistachio sauce before serving
  • Pair with Arabic coffee or espresso
  • Toast kunafa evenly for maximum crunch
  • Let cream layer cool slightly before assembling
  • Chill well to help layers set beautifully

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/pistachio-kunafa-cake-recipe/