Kunafa recipe is a traditional dessert made with vermicelli dough Soaked in sugar syrup, layered with cream cheese baked without an oven and topped with nuts. Homemade Knafeh is crunchy outside and cheesy inside
Take a pan pour 300ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of corn flour.
Also, add 1 tablespoon of milk powder, and 1 tablespoon of fresh cream.
Mix well without lumps.
Switch on the fire and stir continuously.
Stir until the sugar dissolves and the milk thickens.
Add 3 crushed cardamom and 1 cup of cheese.
Stir well until the cheese melts.
Add a teaspoon of rose water and 4 drops of vanilla essence.
Mix well and switch off the fire.
Let it cool set it aside.
Add 3/4 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of water in a pan.
Add one crushed cardamom or cardamom powder.
Mix well and dissolve the sugar.
Boil for 2-3 minutes and switch off the fire.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of rosewater and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Mix well and set aside.
Take 1/2 kg long thin vermicelli seviyan into a bowl.
Press and break into small pieces until the dough is completely shredded.
Mix a cup of ghee and 3 pinches of red-orange food colour.
Gradually pour the ghee into the semiya.
By pressing seviyan mix well.
Spread 1/4 teaspoon of ghee on a round plate or pan.
Spread half of the seviyan dough.
Slightly press with the help of a masher or spoon and spread evenly.
Mix well the milk cream and cheese mixture.
Pour half of the cheese mixture into the middle of the plate.
Leave at least an inch of space around the edges.
Cover the cheese with the remaining seviyan dough.
Make sure to cover the edges and seal the cheese.
Cover properly in order to prevent leaking while baking.
Heat a pan over medium flame and add salt/sand.
Place stand to elevate height.
Cover and preheat for 5 minutes.
Place the kunafa at the centre of the pan.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes over a low flame.
Can bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Carefully transfer the kunafa to another plate.
Bake another side for 5-7 minutes.
Take the kunafa into a serving plate.
Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons of sugar syrup on top of the kunafa.
Garnish with chopped pistachio.
Serve a delicious warm kunafa for a better taste.
Cut into the slice or serve and enjoy the dessert.
Serve for 2-3 days in the fridge. Can reheat in a pan/oven/microwave.