Preheat oven to 180 celcius (fan-forced).
Defrost kadaifi if frozen and scrunch together gently to loosen strands. It should double in volume and fill a 32 x 40cm baking dish. (Don't worry it shrinks when baking.).
Cut butter into small pieces and dot evenly over the kadaifi.
Bake in oven for around 15 minutes until golden brown.
While pastry is baking prepare the syrup.
Add water and sugar in a small saucepan and boil for 5 minutes. Switch off and allow to cool slightly.
When the pastry has also cooled slightly add warm syrup over the entire surface of the pastry using a ladle. Don't add it while the pastry is too hot or it will sizzle and evaporate.
Allow to cool while you prepare the custard.
Heat 1 litre of milk in a large pot. Pour the remaining 500mls in a small bowl and add the custard powder and combine with a whisk until there are no lumps (you can use your hands if you like).
When the milk has warmed up but is not too hot to dip a finger into, pour in the custard powder mixture whisking constantly.
The mixture should thicken very quickly, turn down the heat slightly, add the sugar and cook until the custard is quite thick.
Switch off the heat and add the chocolate couverture which you have broken into small pieces and whisk until it has melted and a dark brown chocolate custard has formed.
Add in the zest and the cognac.
Then pour over the custard over the pastry (it can be warm but should not be hot) and allow to cool.
Beat the Cool whip or Morfat cream with the icing sugar until white and fluffy. Add in the vanilla essence and the cognac (if using).
Cover the cooled custard with the whipped topping and sprinkle with chocolate flakes, truffles or shavings.
Cool in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.72 Kcal (1297 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.69g	29%
Cholesterol	64.56mg	22%
Sodium	63.18mg	3%
Potassium	73.26mg	2%
Total Carbs	34.1g	11%
Sugars	19.95g	80%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	3%
Protein	1.95g	4%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	38.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	320.33 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.33g	29%
Cholesterol	66.77mg	22%
Sodium	65.35mg	3%
Potassium	75.77mg	2%
Total Carbs	35.27g	11%
Sugars	20.63g	80%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	3%
Protein	2.02g	4%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	40.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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