🤎🍫 Nutella Kunafa

✨ Introduction

A decadent twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert—crispy phyllo, gooey Nutella, and creamy filling in every bite!

🧂 Ingredients

Kunafa Layers

• 500g shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed if frozen
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Nutella (or more to taste)

Cream Filling

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Syrup

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Garnishes

• Chopped hazelnuts
• Extra Nutella drizzle
• Powdered sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Cream Filling: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, cornstarch, and sugar. Whisk over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside.
2. Make Syrup: In a small saucepan, boil sugar and water. Simmer 5 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Let cool.
3. Assemble Kunafa: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss shredded phyllo with melted butter. Divide into two portions. Press one into a greased 9-inch round dish.
4. Add Fillings: Spread cream filling over phyllo. Drizzle Nutella generously. Top with remaining phyllo and press gently.
5. Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and crispy. Pour cooled syrup over hot kunafa and let soak for 10–15 minutes.
6. Garnish & Serve: Drizzle extra Nutella, sprinkle hazelnuts, and serve warm.

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