TikTok Crinkle Dessert (Muakacha)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
40361 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
TikTok Crinkle Dessert (Muakacha)
Description
TikTok Crinkle Dessert (Muakacha) starts by folding or scrunching paired phyllo pastry sheets into accordion shapes and lining them along a buttered sheet pan edge. The layered phyllo is initially baked briefly to set its shape, then brushed with butter and baked again to crisp and golden perfection. This process builds flaky, crinkled layers with a rich butter flavor.
A custard mixture of cane sugar, large eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and whole milk is prepared and poured evenly over the baked phyllo. The dessert returns to the oven to bake further, allowing the custard to firm up with a lightly spiced aroma and a golden-brown finish. A simple sugar syrup made from cane sugar and water is prepared separately and likely poured over or served alongside, adding sweetness and moisture as a finishing touch.
The optional crushed pistachio topping provides a nutty contrast to the sweet custard and crisp phyllo layers. Baking ensures a mélange of crisp, creamy, and sweet textures. The dessert’s preparation steps result in a visually inviting and texturally interesting treat, showcasing the combination of flaky phyllo and smooth custard with fruity nut topping.
Ingredients
Phyllo
- 1 c butter melted, unsalted
- 1 box phyllo pastry sheets
Custard
- 1 c cane sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 c milk whole
Sugar syrup
- 1 c cane sugar
- 1 c water
Optional topping
- pistachio crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Melt the butter in the microwave or in a pan on the stove. Lightly coat the sheet pan with butter, about two tablespoons.
- Take two pieces of phyllo dough and hold them up horizontally. Fold or scrunch the pieces from the top down in an accordion shape until you reach the end. Place the scrunched-up piece of phyllo dough onto the edge of the sheet pan that has the same width. Continue with all of the pieces of phyllo dough.
- Place the sheet pan into the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the sheet pan and evenly pour butter over the phyllo dough.
- Place the sheet pan back into the oven for another 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine the custard ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Remove the sheet pan and pour the custard evenly over the phyllo dough.
- Place it back in the oven for 15 minutes, then turn the pan in the oven. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, make the simple syrup. In a pan over medium heat, combine the sugar and the water and stir. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until it’s slightly thick like maple syrup.
- Remove the sheet pan and drizzle with the simple syrup. You have the option of adding ground pistachios on the top and serving with fresh strawberries on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403.61kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 9% |
| Fat | 19.07g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.91g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.12g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.64g | 28% |
| Trans Fat | 0.62g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 73.7mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 206.37mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 73.41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.89g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34.45g | 69% |
| Vitamin A | 551.65IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40.64mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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