{"id":10036,"date":"2016-06-16T15:31:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T15:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=10036"},"modified":"2024-11-14T21:34:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T21:34:24","slug":"osmalleyia-nests-with-mascarpone-and-bananas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/osmalleyia-nests-with-mascarpone-and-bananas\/","title":{"rendered":"Osmalleyia Nests with Mascarpone and Bananas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Osmalleyia, or kunafa\/kunafa has it is known in other countries,\u00a0 is made of ashta (clotted cream) sandwiched between two round layers of flaky toasted or fried shredded phylo dough pastry(kataifi) and sweetened with sugar syrup.<\/p>\n

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Here is a beautiful twist on the classic osmalleyia! Bite-sized osmalleyia or kunafa with a filling of mascarpone and bananas !! If you are a regular reader over here, you would probably know my love affair with this combo! The miniatures are typically more elegant and more perfect for a buffet style entertaining!! They are easy to make and easier to manage for a party! You will love these fun bite-sized treats!! However, you may still prefer to fill them with the classic ashta(clotted cream) and drizzle with sugar syrup. Anyway you make them, I promise you will love!! I have provided you with both recipes. So just choose the filling you wish to make, go ahead and indulge yourself and visitors with these super yummy treats. Ramadan mubarak to all.<\/p>\n

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Here, the nests are filled with mascarpone cheese and bananas.<\/p>\n

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Traditionally, osmalleyia\u00a0nests are\u00a0filled with clotted cream (ashta ) and drizzled with\u00a0sugar syrup.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Traditionally, osmalleyia nests are filled with clotted cream (ashta ) and drizzled with sugar syrup.<\/p>\n

Lightly, pull the shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) with your hands to separate into a loose pile.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pour the melted butter-oil mixture over the shredded dough.Mix well to infuse the butter with the dough.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brush the muffin tin with some melted butter<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Take a small piece of the shredded kataifi dough, about 15 cm\/6 inches long and 3cm\/ about 1 inch wide, fold inwards of the sides to shape it a small round circle large enough to fit the bottom and part of the sides of the muffin tin. With your thumb, press the pastry to fit well. Divide the rest of the shredded phyllo dough among the muffin tin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bake to a golden brown color about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Transfer the filling to a pastry bag and fill each shredded phyllo nest with some of the filling<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can be garnished with ground pistachios, optional<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can also fill the nests with clotted cream (ashta ) and drizzle with\u00a0sugar syrup. <\/a>A taste to remember!<\/p>\n

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Bite-sized Osmalleyia Nests with Mascarpone and Bananas<\/h2>\n\n