Love Kunafa? Here's How You Can Make This Arabic Dessert At Home; Recipe Inside

Love Kunafa? Here's How You Can Make This Arabic Dessert At Home; Kunafa Recipe Inside| Curly Tales

Credits: Instagram/rafmazcooks

Delicious Arabic Dessert

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Ingredients

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Prepare Sugar Syrup

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For The Filling

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Follow These Steps

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Continue Following These Steps

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Assemble

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Bake It

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Garnish & Enjoy

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