Low Carb Kunafa

Indulge in the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine without the guilt with this Low Carb Kunafa recipe—an innovative, keto-friendly take on the classic dessert. Made with almond flour and a gooey mozzarella cheese base, this recipe replicates the signature crispy and creamy texture of traditional kunafa while keeping it low-carb. A luscious filling of heavy cream is enveloped between golden layers and enhanced by a fragrant sugar-free syrup flavored with rose water and orange blossom water. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios, this guilt-free dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track. Ready in just under an hour, this low-carb dessert is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of the Middle East at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Butter, melted
• 1 cup Sweetener (granulated erythritol or similar)
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Rose water
• 1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
• 0.5 cup Pistachios, chopped
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking dish (approximately 10 inches in diameter) with a bit of butter.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the mozzarella cheese and half of the butter, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and combined with the butter.

Step 3

Mix the almond flour into the cheese and butter mixture, stirring until it forms a dough-like consistency.

Step 4

Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even base layer.

Step 5

In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetener, water, rose water, orange blossom water, and salt. Stir occasionally until the sweetener dissolves completely, and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Pour the heavy cream over the base layer in the dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Cover the cream layer with the remaining dough mixture, pressing gently to form an even top layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 9

Remove the kunafa from the oven and pour the prepared sugar syrup evenly over the top while still hot.

Step 10

Allow the kunafa to cool slightly, and garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Step 11

Cut into slices and serve warm. Enjoy your low-carb kunafa!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1357.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4725.0

Total Fat 451.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 208.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 931.0mg	0%
Sodium 2097.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 107.8g	0%

Vitamin D 116.3IU	0%
Calcium 2151.8mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1018.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 21.5%