Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of flavors with this Pistachio Kunafa Brownie recipe. A rich, chocolatey brownie layer topped with a crunchy kataifi and pistachio crust, soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. Perfect for a sweet Middle Eastern-inspired treat!
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Kunafa Topping:
- 1 cup kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup ground pistachios
For the Sugar Syrup:
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Prepare Brownie Layer: Pour the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Coat with Kunafa: Toss kataifi with melted butter and sugar, spread over the brownie batter.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Make Sugar Syrup: Boil water, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in rose water or orange blossom water.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle warm syrup over the baked brownie, sprinkle with ground pistachios.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownie cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed kataifi dough, chop slightly for easier layering.
- The syrup can be made ahead and reheated just before drizzling.
- For extra richness, serve with a scoop of vanilla or saffron ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
