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Ube Kunafa with Greek Yogurt Cream

Crispy kataifi pastry cradling a silky purple ube cream filling—this Filipino-inspired dessert delivers indulgent flavor with 40% fewer calories. Our Fat Switch swaps heavy cream and butter for Greek yogurt and phyllo, keeping every bite decadent without the guilt.

25m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

312

Calories

14g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 50g kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo)
✓ Cooking spray (or 1 tsp coconut oil)
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
✓ Pinch of ground cardamom
✓ 150g purple ube (fresh or frozen, thawed)
✓ 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
✓ 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
✓ 2 tbsp low-fat evaporated milk
✓ 1 tsp honey
✓ 1/4 tsp ube extract (optional)
✓ Pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Ube Filling: If using fresh ube, peel, cube, and steam for 8 minutes until tender; if frozen, thaw completely. Mash or pulse in a food processor until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Build the Cream Base: In a bowl, gently fold Greek yogurt, mascarpone, and cooled ube puree together until evenly purple. Stir in evaporated milk, honey, salt, and ube extract (if using). Taste and adjust sweetness.

3. Shape the Kunafa Nests: Separate kataifi into two equal portions. Lightly mist a small ramekin or oven-safe bowl with cooking spray. Press one portion of kataifi gently into the bowl to form a nest shape, building up the sides.

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4. Season & Crisp the Pastry: Lightly spray the kataifi nests with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sea salt and ground cardamom. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes until golden and crispy.

5. Warm the Filling (Optional): For a warm dessert, gently heat the ube mixture in a small saucepan over low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until warm but not hot. For chilled, skip this step.

6. Fill the Kunafa: Carefully remove the baked kataifi nests from heat. Spoon the ube cream filling into the center of each nest, mounding gently.

7. Garnish & Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and a pinch of cardamom. Drizzle with 1 tbsp extra ube sauce or a light caramel drizzle (optional). Serve immediately while pastry is still warm and crispy.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories312 kcal

Protein14g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#ube dessert recipe#kunafa pastry low-calorie#Greek yogurt cream filling

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