Authentic Kunāfah Recipe Egypt, Africa

Name: Kunāfah
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: SYRUP; 2 ¼ cups (450g) sugar; 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) water; 2 tbsp orange-blossom water; CREAM FILLING; 2/3 cup (105g) rice flour; 5 cups (1.2 L) milk; 4 tbsp sugar; 2/3 cup (160g) heavy cream; PASTRY; 1 lb (450g) kunāfah pastry; 1 cup (220g) butter, melted; GARNISHING; 2/3 cup (80g) pistachios, coarsely chopped

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