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KUNAFA RECIPE



Kunafa Recipe image

Kunafa is the ultimate Middle Eastern dessert. A luscious, crunchy, and buttery shredded fillo (phyllo) enclosing the most creamy silky milk pudding and drizzled with fragrant simple syrup.

Provided by Amira

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cup granulated sugar.
1 1/4 cup water.
1/4 cup honey.
1 teaspoon lime juice.
1 Tablespoon orange blossom water
OR
1 Tablespoon rose water.
OR
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.Note1
2 cups whole fat milk.
3-4 Tablespoons corn starch. Note2
8 oz sweet cheese (optional. Note2)
1 lb pound knafeh (Note3)
1 cup ghee

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat add sugar, water, honey and your flavors, stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil then add the lemon juice. Turn heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Turn heat off and let it cool completely and come to room temperature. Note4
  • In a saucepan whisk together cold milk and cornstarch until dissolved.
  • Place on your stovetop on medium, keep stirring the mixture until it bubbles and thickens.
  • Take off heat, let it cool completely, or pour the mixture in a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap. Note4
  • In a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan melt ghee and let it cool so you can handle.
  • Take one half of the thawed knafeh and pulse in your food processor. Make sure not to turn it into powder.
  • Place shredded knafeh in a bowl and proceed with the other half.
  • Pour 3/4 of the melted ghee over the knafeh and massage with your hands to spread the ghee evenly.
  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • Brush a 10" round pan with some of the melted ghee. Note5
  • Place half the knafeh on the pan pressing hard with another plate or a measuring cup to spread evenly along the bottom and the sides.
  • Pour the pudding mixture topping it with the grated cheese if using.
  • Spread the filling evenly leaving about half an inch from the sides.
  • Top with the remaining half of the knafeh, spread evenly pressing lightly with your fingertips.
  • Pour the remaining ghee evenly on top.
  • Bake in the middle rack for 30 minutes until sides turn brown then move it up to brown the top for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour cooled syrup over while hot and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • If you want invert on a serving platter and garnish with crushed pistachios.Note6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4 kcal, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Sodium 144.2 mg, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 32.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KUNEFE (A SWEET CHEESE PASTRY MADE WITH KADAIFI)



Kunefe (A Sweet Cheese Pastry made with Kadaifi) image

For a request. This recipe is by Ana Sortun. I often make my own syrup by boiling 1 cup honey (I believe Greek thyme honey is the best, and if you can get it, go for it!), 1/2 cup sugar and 2 cups water with 1 stick of cinnamon for 10 minutes.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 package shredded phyllo dough, also called kadafi
8 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1/4 lb fresh buffalo mozzarella, grated
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup ground pistachios
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 -5 drops rose water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Place kadafi in a food processor and chop up finely.
  • Add butter and milk and line a 8 inch square heavy baking dish with half of this mixture.
  • Mix the cheeses with the pistachios, sugar& nutmeg and spread onto shredded filo.
  • Top with the remaining shredded pastry.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Make a sugar syrup by boiling water with sugar and lemon juice.
  • Cook until reduced by a third and it becomes nice and thick.
  • Stir in rose water to taste.
  • When kunefe comes out of the oven, ladle 2/3 of the hot syrup over it and save the rest to pass while eating.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 337.4, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 40.4, Protein 11.8

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