Knafeh

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    441 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Knafeh

This stunning dessert features delicate threads of toasted kataifi dough, a sweet cheese filling, and a rose water syrup.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 1/2 pound Kataifi dough thawed (shredded phyllo dough)
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pound unsalted white sweet cheese such as Nabulsi, Akkawi or mozzarella, freshly shredded
  • 1/3 cup crushed pistachios for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in rose water, and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss shredded/torn kataifi dough with melted butter until evenly coated.
  3. Press half of the buttered kataifi into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round baking pan. Layer the shredded cheese evenly on top and press well, then cover with the remaining kataifi, pressing gently.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove knafeh from oven, immediately pour cooled syrup over the hot knafeh. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 626IU (13%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 276mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 626IU 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 276mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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