Knafeh Ice Cream Sundae (آيس كريم كنافة سونداي)
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional Palestinian knafeh and creamy ice cream with this آيس كريم كنافة سونداي (Knafeh Ice Cream Sundae) recipe. This sweet and decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a unique treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 package of shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of rose water
- 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the shredded phyllo dough on a baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the rose water and let the syrup cool.
- To assemble the sundaes, place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream in each serving dish. Top with a portion of the baked knafeh, then drizzle with the rose water syrup.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Baking sheet Saucepan Serving dishes
Tools
Oven Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Knafeh Ice Cream Sundae with a hot cup of Arabic coffee for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle the sundaes with a bit of warm chocolate sauce before serving.
Cost
$15