Skip to content
How to Make Kunafa Crumbs
Total time130 min
Prep45 min
Cook85 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyHard
ReviewsNo ratings yet
Desserts

ChefSalam Shaeito

How to Make Kunafa Crumbs

Now you can make kunafa anytime, from start to finish! A practical and easy recipe for making kunafa crumbs at home.

Ingredients

Start here, then move straight into the method.

  • 6 cups fine semolina
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange blossom water
  • 1/2 cup rose water
  • A pinch of mahleb
  • 2 cups unsalted butter or ghee
  • 4 tablespoons powdered milk
  • 1 cup water, or as needed

Method

Follow the cooking sequence without leaving the page.

  1. Mix the semolina with the sugar, mahleb and the milk... melt the butter over low heat and rub the semolina with it...
  2. Boil one cup of water and add to it the rose water and orange blossom water and add them to the semolina and mix gently...
  3. You should achieve a consistency similar to thick cream...
  4. Preheat the oven to high heat and spread the mixture in a non-stick tray and place it in the middle rack of the oven..
  5. Do not brown the crumbs; they should only absorb all the liquids well and become one piece for 12 minutes or less...
    Timers: 12 min
  6. Remove the tray and leave it until completely cool then grind it well in an electric mixer until it becomes like granules of sand then sieve it and thus the crumbs are ready...
  7. This quantity is enough for two medium-sized kunafa trays... you can use what you need and store the remaining amount in the refrigerator in an airtight container

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEgg freeHardLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Easy Homemade Kunafa Recipe

Chef

Salam Shaeito

Salam Shaeito shares a practical home-cooking collection on Zesta, with recipes gathered for everyday tables and repeat cooking.

Open chef profile
Save or plan
Save and collect

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

saved recipesUsed: 0/30Remaining: 30
Pin into WeekCraft

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

recipe-to-plan actionsUsed: 0/8Remaining: 8
Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Zesta Library

Related recipes you may also like

These picks lean on similar category, chef, and cooking style.

Successful Maamoul Recipe
Desserts
60 minHard

Successful Maamoul Recipe

Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.

Fluffy Lemon Cake
Desserts
145 minHard

Fluffy Lemon Cake

Lemon cake with yogurt and olive oil is one of the fluffiest cakes we have ever tried, and it won everyone over, young and old alike! Try it and you will absolutely love it.

Pâte à Choux Dessert
Desserts
135 minHard

Pâte à Choux Dessert

Pâte à choux made at home, and it doesn't get better than this. This is a distinctive French dessert that resembles an éclair in ingredients and preparation, though the shaping method is different.

Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak
Desserts
110 minHard

Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak

Mini afternoon tea ka'ak is one of those recipes that you can adapt however you like, make in any size you want, and serve with any filling you prefer, whether cheese or slices of smoked turkey. A wonderful recipe that is definitely worth trying!

Lemon and Linden Muffins
Desserts
90 minHard

Lemon and Linden Muffins

Lemon and linden muffins are a very moist and delicious recipe. You can also add the herb flavor of your choice, and replace the linden with any flavor you prefer.

Soda Cake or Miranda Cake
Desserts
120 minHard

Soda Cake or Miranda Cake

Soda Cake or Miranda Cake is one of those easy cake recipes, but the result is always guaranteed and very delicious, no matter which soft drink or flavor you choose. Try this wonderful recipe and you will love it.