Pistachio Kunafa Dip
Pistachio Kunafa Dip is a easy Middle Eastern recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Connie kazan on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $24.49 total, $6.12 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Canfa Dough (store‑bought, cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 2 cups Unsalted Raw Pistachios (shelled, raw; roughly 240 g)
- 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (heaping, sifted)
- 0.33 cup Coconut Oil (extra‑virgin, solid at room temperature; adjust to 1/4‑1/2 cup for desired thickness)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully preheat.
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Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Canfa Dough
Take the canfa dough, break or chop it into bite‑size pieces and spread them evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Bake Canfa
Bake the tray for 25‑30 minutes, or until the pieces turn a light golden‑brown color.
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Temperature: 350°F
Cool Baked Canfa
Remove the tray and let the baked canfa cool for about 5 minutes so it’s warm but not hot.
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Process Pistachios
In a food processor, add the raw pistachios and pulse for 2‑3 minutes until finely ground.
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Add Powdered Sugar
Add the heaping 4 Tbsp powdered sugar to the ground pistachios and blend briefly to combine.
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Incorporate Oil
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil) until the mixture becomes a smooth, spreadable dip. Adjust oil amount for desired thickness.
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Combine Dip with Canfa
Transfer the warm baked canfa pieces into a mixing bowl, pour the pistachio dip over them, and gently toss until all pieces are coated.
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Store
Spoon the finished dip (with coated canfa) into a clean jar, seal, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten‑containing (due to canfa dough)
Allergens: Tree nuts (pistachios), Coconut
Last updated: April 21, 2026






