Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Gulab Jamun nestled in crispy, golden Kunafa nests, drizzled with fragrant sugar syrup and garnished with crushed pistachios. This unique dessert combines the sweetness of Indian Gulab Jamun with the crunch of Middle Eastern Kunafa for a truly special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Kunafa Nests:
- 200g kunafa dough (kataifi pastry, thawed)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Sugar Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 10–12 mini gulab jamuns (store-bought or homemade)
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or mini tart molds.
- Prepare Kunafa Nests: Pull apart the kunafa dough and toss with melted butter. Press into muffin cavities and bake until golden brown.
- Make Sugar Syrup: Boil sugar and water, then add rose water, cardamom, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Drizzle baked nests with syrup, place a gulab jamun in each, drizzle more syrup, and garnish with pistachios.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance the syrup with saffron or orange blossom water.
- Kunafa nests can be made ahead and assembled just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
