Middle Eastern 40 min

Kunafa (Cheese Pastry)

Name: Kunafa (Cheese Pastry)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb kataifi (shredded phyllo dough); 1 cup butter, melted; 2 cups mozzarella, shredded; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1.5 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp rose water; Crushed pistachios for garnish

DessertCheeseMiddle Eastern

Ingredientsfor 2

480

Cal

14g

Protein

52g

Carbs

26g

Fat

11 lb kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
21 cup butter, melted
32 cups mozzarella, shredded
41 cup ricotta cheese
51.5 cups sugar
61 cup water
71 tbsp lemon juice
81 tbsp rose water
9Crushed pistachios for garnish

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Instructions

1
Make syrup: Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes until slightly thick. Add lemon juice and rose water. Let cool completely.
2
Separate and loosen the kataifi dough with your hands. Toss with melted butter until all strands are coated.
3
Press half the buttered dough into a 10-inch round baking pan, pressing firmly to create a crust.
4
Mix mozzarella and ricotta. Spread evenly over the dough layer.
5
Top with remaining kataifi dough, pressing down gently.
6
Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until deep golden and crispy on top.
7
Immediately pour cold syrup over the hot kunafa. Let it soak for 5 minutes. Invert onto a platter, sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Serve warm — the cheese should stretch when you pull it apart.