Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Pistachio Kunafa Brownies, where rich cocoa meets a creamy kunafa layer, all topped with crunchy pistachios. This decadent dessert brings together the best of both worlds—chocolate lovers will appreciate the fudgy brownie base, while those who cherish Middle Eastern sweets will find joy in the flaky kunafa topping. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also visually stunning with their vibrant green pistachio garnish. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these brownies are bound to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup kunafa dough (shredded phyllo)
- 2 tbsp butter (for kunafa)
- 2 tbsp sugar syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
- In another bowl, mix kunafa dough with melted butter and sugar syrup until fully coated. Press this mixture over the brownie batter to form an even top layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow them to cool completely before slicing into squares and sprinkling chopped pistachios on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg