Dubai Rice Krispy Treats

Directions

  1. 1Toast the kanafa with 3 tablespoons butter until golden and crisp.
  2. 2Set aside a small handful of the toasted kanafa and pistachios for the top.
  3. 3In a large pot melt the 4 tablespoons butter.
  4. 4Add the mini marshmallows.
  5. 5Stir continuously until melted stretchy and smooth.
  6. 6Add the toasted kanafa and pistachios.
  7. 7Add the orange blossom.
  8. 8Mix quickly and thoroughly.
  9. 9Press firmly into a parchment lined pan.
  10. 10Refrigerate or freeze until completely firm.
  11. 11Remove from the pan and top with the reserved kanafa and pistachios.
  12. 12Drizzle with orange blossom sugar syrup.
  13. 13Add melted chocolate and flaky salt.
  14. 14To make the sugar syrup, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  15. 15Bring to a gentle boil stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  16. 16Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  17. 17Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and orange blossom water.
  18. 18Cool completely before drizzling lightly over the treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound kanafa
  • 3 tablespoons butter of your choice
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped raw pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • Extra toasted kanafa
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Melted chocolate
  • Flaky salt
  • Orange blossom sugar syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Equipment

large potparchment lined pan12 x 4 inch loaf pansmall saucepan

Tips

  • Set aside a small handful of the toasted kanafa and pistachios for the top.
  • Drizzle with orange blossom sugar syrup is optional but highly recommended.
  • Cool the sugar syrup completely before drizzling lightly over the treats.
  • The speaker made a mistake by pouring chocolate first, then the simple syrup.