Simple Kunafa Cups
These simple kunafa cups are a kid friendly recipe that recreates the beloved Middle Eastern dessert in adorable individual portions. Kids go crazy for the crispy buttery pastry filled with gooey sweet cheese and soaked in fragrant syrup.
Individual crispy shredded pastry cups filled with sweet cheese and drizzled with simple syrup.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
pastry
filling
syrup
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves then simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rose water if using. Cool completely.
Prepare the Pastry
Toss shredded phyllo dough with melted butter until every strand is coated. Press into the bottom and sides of a greased muffin tin to form cups.
Fill and Bake
Mix mozzarella and ricotta together and spoon into the center of each pastry cup. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown.
Soak and Serve
Immediately spoon cooled syrup over hot kunafa cups as they come out of the oven. Let sit 5 minutes then carefully remove from pan and serve warm.
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