Arabic
Kunafeh Bites
⏱ 60 minutes
🍽 12 people
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded phyllo dough (or 1 package of filo)
- 1 cup syrup (see note)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Add softened butter and mix until well combined. Beat in eggs.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cut into small squares.
- Dip each square into syrup for 2-3 seconds on each side. Then place a tablespoon of the filling mixture onto one corner of the square.
- Fold the square to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.
