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Knafeh recipe
Delight in this sweet, cheesy Middle Eastern treat!
Ingredients
- 400 g kataifi dough
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 250 g mozzarella cheese
- 200 g sugar
- 250 ml water
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 50 g pistachios
How to make Knafeh
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the knafeh.
- Melt 100 g of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- In a large bowl, mix 100 g of kataifi dough with the melted butter until well coated.
- Spread half of the kataifi mixture into a greased baking dish, pressing it down lightly.
- In another bowl, combine 250 g of ricotta cheese and 250 g of mozzarella cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the kataifi layer in the baking dish.
- Cover the cheese with the remaining kataifi mixture, lightly pressing it down again.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- In a saucepan, combine 250 ml of water and 200 g of sugar, bringing it to a boil for the syrup.
- Once boiling, stir in 1 tablespoon of rose water and remove the pan from heat.
- After the knafeh is baked, pour the hot syrup over it while still hot.
- Garnish with 50 g of crushed pistachios before serving.
What is Knafeh?
Knafeh is a traditional dish from Palestinian Territory, baked in the oven, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around kataifi dough, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Knafeh take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 12 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Knafeh?
Ensure the butter coats the kataifi evenly for a crisp texture.
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