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Al-Modalla’a

Layered Semolina, Kanafa & Cream Dessert
  • Prep Time: 30 min.
  • Cook Time: 30 min.
  • Tot. Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

A delicious Egyptian dessert layered with creamy rice pudding, sweetened cream, and crispy kunafa.

  • Kunafa pastry 250 g ✓
  • Butter, melted 100 g ✓
  • Basbousa, prepared 250 g ✓
  • Whipping cream 1 cup ✓
  • Pastry cream 1 cup ✓
  • Mango pieces 1 cup ✓
  • Sugar syrup 1 cup ✓
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Break the kunafa into small pieces and mix with the melted butter.
  3. Spread the kunafa on a baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Prepare the basbousa and cut it into small pieces.
  5. In a serving dish, layer the basbousa, crispy kunafa, pastry cream, and whipped cream.
  6. Add the mango pieces or purée and drizzle with sugar syrup.
  7. Garnish with crushed nuts if desired, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Al-Modalla’a