Kataifi Recipe

Inspired by Cafeneo

Time2h

Serves12

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Ingredients

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1
Mix the Filling Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.

2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3
Prepare the Kataifi Dough
Take the kataifi dough out of its packaging and gently separate the strands with your fingers to avoid clumping.
4
Butter the Baking Dish
Melt the unsalted butter and brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with the melted butter.
5
Layer the Kataifi Dough
Take a handful of the kataifi dough and spread it evenly in the prepared baking dish. Continue layering until the bottom is covered.
6
Add the Filling
Spread the walnut filling evenly over the kataifi layer.
7
Top with More Kataifi
Cover the filling with another layer of kataifi dough, pressing down gently to compact it.
8
Drizzle with Butter
Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top layer of kataifi.

9
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.

10
Combine Syrup Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
11
Simmer the Syrup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it slightly thickens.

12
Add Syrup to Kataifi
Once the kataifi is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the top.
13
Let it Cool
Allow the kataifi to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.