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Irresistible Pistachio Kunafa Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies with a layer of sweet pistachio filling and crispy kunafa topping. A perfect fusion of flavors and textures for an unforgettable dessert!

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JUE

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Prepare the Brownie Batter:
Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, then fold in chopped pistachios.
Make the Pistachio Kunafa Filling:
Blend ground pistachios, sugar, heavy cream, and melted butter into a smooth filling.
Assemble the Brownies:
Layer the brownie batter, spread the pistachio filling, then top with the kunafa dough.
Bake the Brownies:
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the top is crispy.
Cool and Serve:
Let cool before cutting and serving, optionally drizzled with honey syrup and garnished with pistachios.
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How to Make Irresistible Pistachio Kunafa Brownies

Prepare the Brownie Batter
Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, then fold in chopped pistachios.
Make the Pistachio Kunafa Filling
Blend ground pistachios, sugar, heavy cream, and melted butter into a smooth filling.
Assemble the Brownies
Layer the brownie batter, spread the pistachio filling, then top with the kunafa dough.
Bake the Brownies
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the top is crispy.
Cool and Serve
Let cool before cutting and serving, optionally drizzled with honey syrup and garnished with pistachios.
Baking Tips
Make sure the kunafa dough is evenly distributed for the best texture and crispiness.
If you can't find kunafa dough, phyllo dough works well as a substitute. Just shred it into small pieces and follow the recipe.
For an extra rich flavor, drizzle with a bit of honey syrup after baking.
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Irresistible Pistachio Kunafa Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies with a layer of sweet pistachio filling and crispy kunafa topping. A perfect fusion of flavors and textures for an unforgettable dessert!

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Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
1H
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Moderate
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Fusion
Yield
12 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Brownie Layer:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
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For the Pistachio Kunafa Filling:
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1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
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For the Kunafa Topping:
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1/2 cup kunafa dough (or phyllo dough as a substitute), shredded
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (for garnish)
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Honey syrup (optional)

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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For the brownie layer, mix the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and stir until well combined.
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Fold in the chopped pistachios (if using). Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
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For the pistachio kunafa filling, mix the ground pistachios, sugar, heavy cream, melted butter, and cardamom (if using) in a bowl until smooth.
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Carefully spread the pistachio filling over the brownie layer in the pan, smoothing it out evenly.
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For the kunafa topping, place the shredded kunafa dough (or phyllo dough) in a bowl and toss it with the melted butter until well coated.
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Sprinkle the buttered kunafa dough over the pistachio filling in an even layer. Bake the brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and the kunafa topping is golden brown and crispy.
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Once baked, let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the pan and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
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Before serving, drizzle with honey syrup (optional) and garnish with chopped pistachios.