Palestinian Knafeh (Kunafa)
Indulge in the flavors of Palestine with this authentic Palestinian Knafeh. A delightful Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, sweet cheese filling, and soaked in aromatic syrup. Impress your guests with this unique and delicious treat!
Equipment
- food processor
- Saucepan
- Baking pan (9x13 inches)
Ingredients
- 1 pound kataifi or shredded phyllo dough
- 1 cup ghee or melted butter
- 1 pound Akkawi cheese or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Mix shredded phyllo dough with melted butter, press into the baking dish to form a base layer.
- Layer shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the dough.
- Add another layer of shredded phyllo dough, press down firmly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer until syrup thickens.
- Once baked, let Knafeh cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle sugar syrup evenly over Knafeh.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Serve warm and enjoy the unique flavors of Palestinian Knafeh!
