Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Pistachio Kunafa Brownies. This unique dessert combines the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies with the crispy texture of kunafa, creating a treat that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Each bite offers a perfect balance of chewy brownie and crunchy kunafa, topped with roasted pistachios for an added nutty flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home, these brownies are sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup kunafa dough (shredded phyllo)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar syrup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted, roasted preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In another bowl, mix kunafa dough with melted butter and sugar syrup until coated. Press this mixture evenly over the brownie layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares and topping with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg