KONAFA (PHYLLO/CUSTARD CENTER)
Make and share this Konafa (Phyllo/Custard Center) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Poppy
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the cream filling by mixing the flour, sugar and 1/2 cup milk to form a smooth paste.
- Bring the 2 cups milk to a boil, then add the flour paste to the boiling milk slowly with continuous stirring, Let simmer with continuous stirring until very thick.
- Ensure that it does not lump or stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Allow the milk mixture to cool, then add the heavy cream and nuts, Mix well.
- Prepare the syrup by stirring the sugar, water and lemon juice over medium heat until thick to the point that it coats the metal spoon.
- Add rose water and cook with stirring for a few more minutes until well mixed.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly in the refrigerator.
- To prepare the Konafa, pull out and separate half pastry.
- Pour half of the melted butter over the pastry.
- Work the pastry to ensure that each phyllo is coated with the butter.
- Spread the half of the sheets on the bottom of a 9x9x2 inches oven dish.
- Pour cream filling on the pastry.
- Cover the cream filling with the rest of the pastry sheets using the same method described above, add extra pistachio nuts on top.
- Bake in an oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until slightly golden in color.
- Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cold syrup over the hot Konafa.
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akanto Kumer22
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add different nuts, fruits, or spices to create a unique flavor.
Abed and obaida ch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Ayalew Birlie
[email protected]I used a store-bought custard filling to save time. The konafa still turned out great.
Vicky dimarys Rosado
[email protected]I'm not a fan of nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The konafa was still delicious without them.
Sitaram Karki
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The konafa is so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.
Linta Cr7
[email protected]I made this konafa for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe.
Hamza Boss
[email protected]I had some trouble finding phyllo pastry, but I eventually found it at a specialty grocery store. It was worth the effort, because the konafa turned out amazing.
Kenneth Nnaoma
[email protected]This konafa was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the custard filling next time.
zachary sales
[email protected]I've tried many konafa recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky, and the custard filling was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
MD mehedi hasan Zihad
[email protected]This was my first time making konafa and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a delicious and beautiful dessert.
Luqman Abdul hamed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Middle Eastern desserts, but this konafa was amazing. The combination of textures and flavors was perfect.
MD Younus Rocky
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy phyllo pastry and the creamy custard filling. I will definitely be making this again.