How long does Easy Kunafa take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Easy Kunafa serve?

8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Easy Kunafa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Easy Kunafa?

1 cup Vermicelli, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 2 tbsp Cream Cheese, ½ cup Sugar, 2 grams Rose Petals, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Kunafa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Easy Kunafa?

About 257 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Easy Kunafa

Name: Easy Kunafa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Vermicelli; For Boiling Water; ½ cup Sugar; ½ cup Water; 4 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Rose Water; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Cream Cheese; ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, Grated; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Pistachio Slivers, Crushed; 2 grams Rose Petals

45 min
not spicy
Serves 8

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Semiya Kunafa, Kunefe · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

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Easy no-oven kunafa: vermicelli layered with cream cheese and mozzarella, cooked in ghee, with cardamom syrup. Makes 8, 45 minutes, with video.

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

11 items

8 people

Vermicelli1 cup
WaterFor Boiling
Sugar½ cup
Water½ cup
Green Cardamom4
Rose Water½ tsp
Ghee4 tbsp
Cream Cheese2 tbsp
Mozzarella Cheese, Grated½ cup
Pistachio Slivers, Crushed1 tbsp
Rose Petals2 grams

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	257kcal	2056kcal
Protein	4.4g	35g
Carbohydrate	36g	284g
Fat	11g	90g
Fibre	0.9g	7.2g
Sugar	14g	110g

Cookd masalas for vermicelli

Method

1
Boil the plain vermicelli in water for 2 mins until tender but not mushy. Strain the vermicelli and wash with cold water.
VermicelliWater
2
In a pan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Add the crushed cardamom pods and vanilla essence. Boil for 4-5 mins, until a little thick and store warm (if it gets too thick, add 2 tbsp of water). Remove the whole cardamom pods.
SugarWaterGreen CardamomRose Water
3
In a non-stick pan, apply some ghee on the pan and layer half the cooker vermicelli. Layer with soft cream cheese, followed by the grated mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining vermicelli on top and pat to level. Pour some ghee on the sides and apply some on the top layer. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins in a simmer until the bottom forms a golden brown crust.
GheeGheeCream CheeseMozzarella Cheese
4
Carefully flip and repeat - simmer until the bottom forms a golden brown crust. Serve warm with the sugar syrup and crushed pistachios.
GheePistachio SliversRose Petals

Before you start

How long does Easy Kunafa take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Easy Kunafa serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Easy Kunafa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Easy Kunafa spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Easy Kunafa?: 1 cup Vermicelli, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 2 tbsp Cream Cheese, ½ cup Sugar, 2 grams Rose Petals, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Kunafa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Easy Kunafa?: About 257 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.