Oven-Baked Cream Kunafa (Ramadan Special)

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

Moist kunafa baked in the oven, scented with orange blossom water and drizzled with liquid honey, topped with a silky cream made from milk, cornstarch and fresh cream. Optional variation with Nutella or chocolate ganache. Ideal for Ramadan dessert.

MediumMiddle EastServes 8

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Source Video
2h 40m
Prep
30m
Cook
23m
Cleanup
3h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$19.90
Per serving:$2.49

Critical Success Points

  • Evenly coat the pastry with butter
  • Precise baking at 180°C for 30 min
  • Drizzle immediately with cold honey
  • Thicken the cream without boiling
  • Allow the cream to cool completely before assembly

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven – use kitchen gloves
  • The sauce thickens quickly – do not leave unattended
  • Melted butter is very hot – avoid splatters

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