Jul 14 2026
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Kunefe Recipe

Inspired by Bereket Turkish Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Crispy kadayif layers, sweet cheese and a sweet syrup.

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Ingredients

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Kadayif Base

Cheese Filling

Syrup

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Syrup

  1. 1

    Make the Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and rose water. Allow to cool completely.

Preparing the Cheese Filling

  1. 2

    Mix Cheese Filling

    In a bowl, combine mozzarella and ricotta cheese with sugar. Mix until well combined and set aside.

Assembling Kunefe

  1. 3

    Prepare Kadayif

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Take the kadayif pastry and shred it into smaller pieces if needed. Melt the unsalted butter and pour over the kadayif. Mix well to ensure the butter coats all the strands.

  2. 4

    Layer Kadayif

    In a greased oven-safe dish, place half of the kadayif mixture evenly at the bottom. Press it down gently to form a base.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese Filling

    Spread the cheese filling evenly over the kadayif base.

  4. 6

    Top with Kadayif

    Cover the cheese layer with the remaining kadayif mixture. Press down gently to secure.

  5. 7

    Bake Kunefe

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Serving Kunefe

  1. 8

    Drizzle with Syrup

    Once out of the oven, immediately drizzle the cooled syrup over the hot kunefe. Allow it to soak for a few minutes.

  2. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle crushed pistachios and ground cinnamon on top before serving. Cut into portions and enjoy warm.

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