Ingredients

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8 oz Kunafa (Kataifi) Dough
½ cup Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Ground Pistachios
16 oz Cream Cheese
½ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Sour Cream
1 Large Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Orange Blossom Water
½ cup Granulated Sugar (for Simple Syrup)
½ cup Water
1 tsp Lemon Juice
½ tsp Orange Blossom Water (optional for syrup)
¼ cup Ground Pistachios (for garnish)
Dried Rose Petals (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Kunafa Dough by thawing it and mixing with melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground pistachios
Step 2: Prepare the Simple Syrup by combining sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan, then bringing it to boil and simmering
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then adding sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water
Step 4: Assemble the Kunafa Cheesecake Cups by pressing the kunafa mixture into muffin cups, adding the cheesecake filling, and sprinkling more kunafa on top
Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
Step 6: Cool and pour the cooled syrup over the warm cups
Step 7: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Chill the cups thoroughly for enhanced flavor and texture.

Optional variations include using different nuts or removing the orange blossom water.

Author: THOMAS
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Optional

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: null
Trans Fat: null
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg