Ingredients for Konafa Phyllo Custard Center
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 batch homemade cream filling
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 batch homemade syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rose water
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How to Make Konafa Phyllo Custard Center
- **Prepare the Cream Filling:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the milk until you have a smooth paste.
- **Cook the Custard:** In a saucepan, bring the remaining 2 cups of milk to a boil over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens significantly (about 5-7 minutes).
- **Cool and Combine:** Remove from heat and let the custard cool completely. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chopped pistachios. Mix well.
- **Make the Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly (about 8-10 minutes).
- **Infuse with Rosewater:** Stir in 1 tablespoon rose water and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- **Prepare the Konafa:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently separate the phyllo sheets. Brush half of the sheets with half of the melted butter.
- **Layer the Konafa:** Layer the buttered phyllo sheets in a 9x9x2 inch baking dish. Pour the cooled custard filling evenly over the phyllo. Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios.
- **Bake:** Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
- **Syrup Finale:** Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled rosewater syrup over the hot Konafa. Let it soak in for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
139g
Fat
103g
Carbs
24g
