Name: Taste mediterranean kitchens Konafa Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 grams Kataifi pastry; 150 grams Unsalted butter; 250 grams Ricotta cheese; 250 grams Mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 300 grams Sugar; 200 ml Water; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Rosewater; 50 grams Pistachios; 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

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A delicious Middle Eastern dessert with layered crispy pastry and sweet cheese soaked in syrup.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and rosewater, simmer for another 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Syrup

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Prepare the Filling

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Melt the butter and separate the kataifi pastry strands. Toss the strands in melted butter to coat well.

Prepare the Kataifi

In a greased baking dish, layer half of the buttered kataifi pastry evenly. Spread the cheese filling over the pastry. Top with the remaining kataifi pastry, pressing down gently.

Layer the Pastry and Filling

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

Bake the Konafa

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

Soak in Syrup

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and ground cinnamon before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Garnish and Serve

Kataifi pastry

Unsalted butter

Ricotta cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Sugar

Vanilla extract

Water

Lemon juice

Rosewater

Pistachios

Ground cinnamon

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Make Konafa Recipe in just 1h 30m. A delicious Middle Eastern dessert with layered crispy pastry and sweet cheese soaked in syrup.

Konafa Recipe

Ingredients

Pastry

Filling

Syrup

Garnish

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Syrup

Prepare the Filling

Prepare the Kataifi

Assembly

Layer the Pastry and Filling

Baking

Bake the Konafa

Soak in Syrup

Serving

Garnish and Serve

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