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Kunafa Pistachio Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Custard delights!

Kunafa Pistachio Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Custard
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A delicious fusion dessert combining the traditional Middle Eastern kunafa with rich chocolate cake and creamy pistachio custard.

Ingredients

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  • 200g kunafa pastry
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 200g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 200ml milk
  • 100g pistachios, finely chopped
  • 250ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the kunafa pastry with melted butter and press it into the bottom of a greased cake pan.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate over low heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and mix well.
  6. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and fold until combined.
  7. Pour the chocolate batter over the kunafa base in the cake pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the pistachio custard by heating the milk and stirring in the chopped pistachios.
  10. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Once the cake is done, let it cool and then top it with the pistachio custard and whipped cream.
  12. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the kunafa is evenly coated with butter for a crispy texture.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
  • Let the cake cool completely before adding the custard to prevent it from melting.

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