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Kadaifi Recipe by Chef Arman Uz

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek , Turkish

Ingredients

Kadaifi
  • 400 grams kataifi pastry
  • 400 grams ghee clarified butter
  • 250 grams almond meal (can also use almond flour instead)
  • 250 grams thick cream
  • 600 grams pistachios
SYRUP
  • 1 kilogram caster sugar
  • 500 ml water
  • 500 grams glucose

Instructions

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  1. Cut the kataifi pastry into 1-2cm (2/5-3/4 inch) pieces by using a Thermomix.
  2. Brush a tray with ghee (or a ghee substitute).
  3. Spread half of the kataifi pastry pieces as the first layer then flick ghee over the kataifi pastry using a pastry brush.
  4. Blend the almond meal and the cream into a smooth paste, then spread on top of kadaifi using a brush.
  5. Add roughly chopped pistachio pieces on top of the almond cream mix.
  6. Spread the rest of the kadaifi pieces on top of to cover the pistachios, then flick ghee all over again.
  7. Using another tray press the layers of kadaifi firmly.
  8. Bake in 180° Celsius (356° F) around 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Meantime , mix the sugar, water, glucose, and bring to boil for 10 minutes.
  10. Pour boiling syrup on top of warm kadaifi by using a ladle. Rest for 4 hours before service.

Notes

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