Description
Indulge in the heavenly fusion of Showstopper Gulab Jamun Kunafa Nests, where crispy kunafa dough embraces soft, syrup-soaked gulab jamun. This visually stunning dessert is perfect for any occasion, promising to delight your guests with every bite. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these nests will quickly become a favorite at family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz kunafa dough
- 1 cup gulab jamun mix
- 1/2 cup clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cardamom (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water in equal parts. Heat over medium until dissolved, then simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook the gulab jamun: Follow package instructions to prepare the gulab jamun mix. Shape into small balls and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter muffin tins generously.
- Assemble the nests: Shred kunafa dough into small pieces, toss with melted ghee until coated, and press into muffin tins.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooled slightly, place a fried gulab jamun in each nest and drizzle with warm sugar syrup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg