Kunafa Bel Qeshta

I made Kunafa Bel Qeshta (Cream Kunafa) two days ago and it wasn't bad. Yet, it was very easy to make. 

Ingredients:


500 g kunafa
1 cup powdered sugar 
1 cup of butter/or Samn (I used oil, because it's healthier)


Cream
2 cups milk
2 tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract


Sugar syrup 
2 cups sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon juice 

I added food coloring (orange and red) to the kunafa just to give it some nice color, but it is optional. 

I used this tart / pie pan, you can use whatever you like. 




Method:


Cut the kunafa to small pieces by your hand or by using a food processor. Then add the butter/or Samn (oil in my case), the powdered sugar, and the food coloring if you want. 

Now put half of the kunafa you have in your pan and press it with your hand, and make sure that the edges are also pressed with some kunafa so that when you add the cream it doesnt come out. 


Then, start making the cream. Mix all the ingredients together then stir over medium heat until the cream becomes thick. Pour the cream over the kunafa. 

Cover the cream layer with the rest of your kunafa.

Bake the kunafa in a 200C over for 30 minutes. 


Make your sugar syrup, pour it over your kunafa, and enjoy. 

Love, 
Sara.