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Gulab Jamun in Kunafa Nests Recipes

A delightful fusion dessert combining soft, syrupy gulab jamuns with crispy kunafa nests. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, these bite-sized treats are rich, sweet, and visually stunning. Impress your guests with this elegant twist on a classic dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack of ready-made gulab jamuns 6–8 pieces
  • 100 g kunafa/kataifi pastry
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp rose water or cardamom essence
  • Crushed pistachios for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Gently separate kunafa strands and brush with melted butter.
  3. Shape strands into small nest molds on a baking tray.
  4. Bake nests for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water for 5 minutes, then add rose water.
  6. Remove gulab jamuns from packaging and cut in halves if desired.
  7. Place a gulab jamun into each cooled kunafa nest.
  8. Drizzle lightly with warm sugar syrup.
  9. Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve.

Notes

  • Serve immediately for best crispiness; kunafa can lose crunch if soaked too long in syrup.

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