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Bread Kunafa

Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bread large bread like Luisine
  • 100 gm melted butter
  • 170 gm pack of thick cream
  • 1/4 cup mozarella cheese
  • FOR SUGAR SYRUP:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2-3 cinnamon pcs
  • A dash of rose water
  • A dash of orange blossom water

Instructions

  • The first step is to prepare the sugar syrup. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, along with the cinnamon. Bring to boil and cook till the syrup thickens. Switch off and add the flavorings. Once it comes to room temperature, reserve in the fridge.
  • Tear the bread into a food processor and process it into crumbs. Add the melted butter and run the processor till the butter is evenly distributed into the crumbs.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Grease an 8 inch pie pan.
  • Start spreading part of the crumb mixture into the bottom and the sides of the pan. Press tight and ensure that they are uniform.
  • Add the cream and spread in the center. Sprinkle in the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining bread crumb mixture and slightly press down. You may feel that the bread crumbs may sink, but it will not.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-40 minutes till the crust looks golden and the top is firm to touch.
  • Take out and immediately flip onto the serving tray. Pour sufficient cold sugar syrup on the hot kunafa. Serve immediately.

Notes

I ground the bread as a whole without taking out the sides. If you do wish to take out the sides, then use at least 12 slices of bread to meet the quantity to fit.
I wish I had added more mozarella cheese into my kunafa. Go ahead and add upto 1/2 cup.