Kadaife recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Kadaife Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Shredded filo, stuffed with nuts, topped with honey & sugar syrup, baked golden brown.

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Ingredients

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Kadaife Ingredients

Method

Directions for Preparing Kadaife

  1. 1

    Prepare the Nuts

    Finely chop the mixed nuts and combine them with cinnamon powder. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey and vanilla extract. Let it cool.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Filo

    Melt the unsalted butter. Spread half of the kadaife evenly in a greased baking dish and drizzle with half of the melted butter.

  4. 4

    Layer the Filling

    Spread the nut mixture evenly over the first layer of kadaife. Top with the remaining kadaife and drizzle with the rest of the melted butter.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Add the Syrup

    Remove from the oven and pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot kadaife. Allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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