With every bite of kanafeh, I think of the most joyous, warmest, and happiest times in my life because growing up in my Palestinian family meant that no celebration was complete without this incredibly cheesy, yet somehow delicately flavored, dessert. With a layer of cheese between two sheets of crispy phyllo dough, all drowned in a simple syrup bath, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It’s my personal favorite and I’m sure it will become yours, too!
Quick Info
⏱️ 30 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 89%
Nutrition
1046 cal • 33g protein • 70g carbs • 71g fat
Tags
[Middle Eastern] • [Vegetarian] • [5 Ingredients or Less] • [Under 30 Minutes] • [Breakfast] • [Desserts] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ackawi cheese
- Water, for soaking
- 1½ pounds kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 12 ounces sweet white cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup melted ghee
- 2 teaspoons powdered orange dye
- 2 cups simple syrup
- ½ cup ground pistachios, for garnish
Instructions Preview
- Soak the ackawi cheese in room temperature…
- Add the kataifi to a food processor with t…
- Drain the ackawi, then add to the food pro…
…and 6 more steps
Recipe by: Murad Yasin • From: Tasty
