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kunafa rolls recipe
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Kunafa Rolls Recipe

This kunafa rolls recipe gives you golden crispy rolls filled with nuts and soaked in lemon syrup. Follow 7 expert secrets for perfect results every single time.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Pieces
Course: Dessert
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Kunafa pastry strands
Powdered sugar
Melted ghee
Phyllo pastry sheets
Crushed nuts
Syrup
  • 3 cups sugar
3 cups water
juice of half a lemon

Method
 

  1. Prepare syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon juice for 10 minutes.
  2. Break apart kunafa strands and mix with powdered sugar and melted ghee.
  3. Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry on the work surface.
  4. Add kunafa filling and sprinkle nuts on top.
  5. Roll tightly and brush the edge with ghee to seal.
  6. Cut rolls into small pieces and place in a greased baking tray.
  7. Brush the tops with melted ghee.
  8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden and crispy.
  9. Pour syrup over the hot rolls and allow them to soak before serving.