Konafah Recipe 🍽️

Overview:

Konafah is a delightful dessert hailing from Egypt, known for its crispy layers and sweet, nutty filling. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, offers a simple and delicious way to recreate this beloved treat at home. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total cook time of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, you’ll be indulging in the rich flavors of Konafah in no time!

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
• Servings: 7
• Calories per Serving: 996.4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of butter
• 1 cup of walnuts
• 1/4 cup of unsalted peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
• Coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions:

Preparation of Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Add the lemon juice and allow the mixture to simmer for 30-45 minutes, until it thickens to a viscous consistency.
4. Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Preparation of the Nuts:

1. Crush the walnuts and unsalted peanuts into small pieces, similar in size to sesame seeds.
2. Mix the crushed nuts with ground cinnamon and, if desired, coconut flakes.

Preparation of Konafah:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Grease a 9 x 11-inch baking tray with butter, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
3. In a large bowl, mix the Konafah dough with melted butter until well combined.
4. Divide the Konafah mixture into two equal portions.
5. Spread half of the Konafah mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking tray, pressing it down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the layer of Konafah.
7. Spread the remaining half of the Konafah mixture over the nuts, pressing it down gently.
8. Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the top layer of Konafah.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the bottom layer of Konafah turns golden brown.
10. Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional few minutes until the top layer is golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove the Konafah from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pastry, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
12. Cover the tray with aluminum foil and allow the Konafah to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, cut the Konafah into 12 equal pieces and serve.

Enjoy the crispy, sweet, and nutty flavors of this homemade Konafah with friends and family for a delightful dessert experience! 🎉