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Kunafa Recipe Without Oven | Soft and Creamy Kunafa in Pan

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Kunafa recipe without oven: Kunafa, also known as Kanafeh, is a tasty Middle Eastern dessert comprised of shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and sweet syrup. Kunafa is traditionally baked in an oven, but we'll teach you how to make it without one in this recipe. This means you may cook this delectable dessert in your own kitchen without any specialist equipment. Our recipe is simple to make and yields a delectably sweet and cheesy Kunafa that is ideal for sharing with friends and family. Therefore, let's get started on making the kunafa without an oven!

kunafa recipe without oven

Step-by-step Instructions to make kunafa recipe without oven

In this step-by-step recipe guide, we will show you how to make a Kunafa recipe without oven. With our detailed instructions, you can easily recreate this delicious Middle Eastern dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients:-

  • Kunafa Dough - 250 gm
  • Melted Butter - 110 gm
  • Milk - 250 ml
  • Sugar - 2 tbsp
  • Corn Flour - 2 tbsp
  • Cottage Cheese - 75 gm
  • Mozzarella Cheese - 100 gm
  • Sugar - 1 cup
  • Water - ½ cup
  • Rose Essence - ¼ tsp
  • Rose Petals (optional)

Instructions:-

  • Step 1. Take 250 grams of kunafa dough on a flat plate and pour 110 grams of melted butter on kunafa dough. Gently rub and coat the dough with butter. Divide into two equal portions.
  • Step 2. Heat a saucepan on medium flame and add 250 ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and  2 tablespoons of corn flour. Cook on medium flame until it thickens. Now add 75-gram cottage cheese and cook until cheese melts. Also, add 100-gram mozzarella cheese. Kunafa cream is ready after the cheese melts.
  • Step 3. For Making Sugar syrup heat a pan on a medium flame and add 1 cup of sugar, and ½ cup of water. Stir and dissolve sugar in water. Now add ¼ teaspoon rose water to get a good aroma and taste. simmer for 5 minutes and add rose petals (optional). The sugar syrup is ready.
  • Step 4. Grease a pan and spread half of the kunafa dough on the pan. Spread evenly and press down from all sides.  Now pour the prepared cream and spread at the center leaving the edges free. Next, spread the second half of the dough as the third layer. Gently press from the edges and center covering the creamy layer.
  • Step 5. Next, cook on low flame for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the pan from the direct flame and place it on a tawa. Keep the flame medium and cook for another 10 minutes. Now grease another pan, a slightly bigger one, and place it upside down over the first pan. Gently flip and transfer the kunafa to the second pan. Then cook for another 10 minutes on medium flame. After 10 minutes, place a tray or plate over the pan, flip and transfer the kunafa to the tray. Perfectly done crispy and golden kunafa is ready.
  • Step 6. Now pour the sugar syrup over the kunafa for better sweetness and taste. Garnish with powdered pistachios and rose petals. Cut a small portion of kunafa and transfer it to a serving plate and enjoy adding more sugar syrup. Thank you.
kunafa without oven

Finally, creating a Kunafa recipe without oven is an excellent method to enjoy this delectable Middle Eastern dessert at home without the need for any additional equipment. You can quickly prepare a sweet and cheesy Kunafa with this recipe that will impress your family and friends. The shredded phyllo pastry, cheese, and syrup combine to make a delectable dessert fit for any occasion. This Kunafa recipe is a terrific choice for a dessert to share with loved ones or to indulge in a sweet treat for yourself. So, give it a shot and experience the delightful flavor of Kunafa without the use of an oven!

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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Rest Time: 1 min Total Time: 1 hr 1 min
Servings 4
Ingredients:-
  • 250 g Kunafa Dough
  • 110 g Butter (Melted)
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Corn Flour
  • 75 g Cottage Chesse
  • 100 g Mozarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp Rose Essence
  • Rose Petals (Optional)
Instructions:-
  1. Step 1. Take 250 grams of kunafa dough on a flat plate and pour 110 grams of melted butter on kunafa dough. Gently rub and coat the dough with butter. Divide into two equal portions.

     

  2. Step 2. Heat a saucepan on medium flame and add 250 ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and  2 tablespoons of corn flour. Cook on medium flame until it thickens. Now add 75-gram cottage cheese and cook until cheese melts. Also, add 100-gram mozzarella cheese. Kunafa cream is ready after the cheese melts.

  3. Step 3. For Making Sugar syrup heat a pan on a medium flame and add 1 cup of sugar, and ½ cup of water. Stir and dissolve sugar in water. Now add ¼ teaspoon rose water to get a good aroma and taste. simmer for 5 minutes and add rose petals (optional). The sugar syrup is ready.

  4. Step 4. Grease a pan and spread half of the kunafa dough on the pan. Spread evenly and press down from all sides. Now pour the prepared cream and spread at the center leaving the edges free. Next, spread the second half of the dough as the third layer. Gently press from the edges and center covering the creamy layer.

  5. Step 5. Next, cook on low flame for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the pan from the direct flame and place it on a tawa. Keep the flame medium and cook for another 10 minutes. Now grease another pan, a slightly bigger one, and place it upside down over the first pan. Gently flip and transfer the kunafa to the second pan. Then cook for another 10 minutes on medium flame. After 10 minutes, place a tray or plate over the pan, flip and transfer the kunafa to the tray. Perfectly done crispy and golden kunafa are ready.

  6. Step 6. Now pour the sugar syrup over the kunafa for better sweetness and taste. Garnish with powdered pistachios and rose petals. Cut a small portion of kunafa and transfer it to a serving plate and enjoy adding more sugar syrup. Thank you.

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