Golden Kunafa Fingers

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Golden Kunafa Fingers‍

Crispy, buttery kunafa rolled into golden finger cones and filled with creamy Nutella, Chantilly cream, and crunchy nuts—these kunafa fingers are an elegant treat with irresistible texture and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 500g kunafa dough (shredded phyllo)
  • 1 cube of unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 3 tablespoons Nutella (or substitute with cream cheese or whipped cream)
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts or hazelnuts work beautifully)
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Pastry cones or any cone-shaped mold

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cones

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Melt the butter and ghee together in a small saucepan. Lightly grease the cones or molds with some of the mixture.

2. Wrap the Kunafa

Take a handful of kunafa and gently wrap it around each greased cone, making sure to keep the layers even. Once wrapped, lightly brush the kunafa with the remaining butter-ghee mixture.

3. Bake Until Golden

Place the wrapped cones on a greased baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, or until they turn beautifully golden and crisp.

4. Cool and Release

Let the baked kunafa cones cool completely before carefully sliding them off the molds.

5. Prepare the Filling

In a small bowl, mix the Nutella with Chantilly cream until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag.

6. Assemble the Fingers

Pipe the Nutella mixture into the cooled kunafa cones. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top and drizzle with honey for a finishing touch.

Tips & Variations

  • Filling Options: Instead of Nutella, you can use cream cheese sweetened with a bit of powdered sugar or thick whipped cream flavored with vanilla.
  • For Extra Crunch: Lightly toast the nuts before adding them for enhanced flavor.
  • Make Ahead: Bake the kunafa shells in advance and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days before filling.

 

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