Description
An easy no-bake dessert combining the flavors of Kunafa and chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Kunafa pastry
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 400g cream cheese, softened
- 200g powdered sugar
- 300ml whipping cream
- 200g dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix the Kunafa pastry with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, then let it cool.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled Kunafa base.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Notes
- Use store-bought Kunafa for convenience.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Ensure the chocolate is completely melted to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Kunafa Chocolate Icebox Cake, No-Bake Dessert, Middle Eastern Dessert