Kunafa using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
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Preparation time
48 min
Total time
81 min
Servings
8
Calories / Serving
0 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Prepare to be transported to dessert paradise with our irresistible Kunafa! Crispy, buttery shredded phyllo dough embraces a molten core of creamy mozzarella and ricotta, all bathed in a sweet, citrus-kissed syrup and crowned with crunchy pistachios. This Middle Eastern delicacy is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to experience a truly unforgettable treat!
Ingredients
- 400 g Butter
- 500 g Kataifi filo
- 250 g Mozzarella
- 150 g Ricotta
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Water
- 20 g Lemon juice
- 50 g Shelled pistachio
Steps
Kataifi Filo Mixture
- Add 200 g of butter in a saucepan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan on the stove
- Add 500 g of kataifi filo in a mixing bowl.
- Add 200 g of butter in the mixing bowl.
- Mix the Kataifi Filo with the melted Butter in a mixing bowl until well coated
Cheese Mixture
- Add 250 g of mozzarella, 150 g of ricotta in the mixing bowl.
- Combine the Mozzarella and Ricotta in a mixing bowl
Syrup
- Add 200 g of granulated sugar, 100 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Add 20 g of lemon juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Place half of the Kataifi Filo mixture in a baking dish. Press down firmly
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the Kataifi Filo
- Cover with the remaining Kataifi Filo, pressing gently
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown
Final Touches
- Let the Kunafa cool slightly
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl over a preparation content.
- Pour the syrup evenly over the top
- Sprinkle 50 g of shelled pistachio on the preparation content.
- Garnish with crushed Shelled Pistachios
- Serve Warm.
