Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Gulab Jamun in Kunafa Nests, a sweet treat that combines the richness of gulab jamun with the crispiness of kunafa pastry. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with a unique dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Kunafa Nests:
- 1 cup kataifi (kunafa) pastry (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Gulab Jamuns:
- 6–8 small gulab jamuns (homemade or store-bought)
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons pistachios (finely chopped)
- edible rose petals for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water or a few drops of rose essence
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Sugar Syrup:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Kunafa Nests: Fluff shredded kataifi pastry, mix with melted butter, shape into nest shapes in a muffin tin, and bake until golden.
- Make Sugar Syrup: Boil sugar and water, simmer until thickened, then add lemon juice, cardamom powder, and rose water.
- Assemble: Pour syrup over kunafa nests, place gulab jamun in the center, drizzle with more syrup, and garnish with pistachios and rose petals.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the nests ahead and assemble before serving.
- For richer taste, use mini gulab jamuns made from khoya.
- Rose syrup can be added to the sugar syrup for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, Indian-Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest with gulab jamun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
