Beverages : Knafeh - How to prepare this dessert

 


Knafeh is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sweet syrup, typically layered with cheese or semolina. It's known for its delicious combination of crispy textures.



Here's a basic recipe for making Knafeh:


Ingredients:

- 1 pound shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)

- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 1 pound sweet cheese (like mozzarella or akkawi), shredded

- 1 cup semolina

- 1 1/2 cups water

- 1 1/2 cups sugar

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- Rose or orange blossom water (optional)

- Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish


Steps:


1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).


2. **Prepare the Phyllo Dough:**

   - Unravel the shredded phyllo dough and toss it with the melted butter until well coated.

   - Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form a base.


3. **Layer the Cheese:**

   - Spread the shredded sweet cheese evenly over the phyllo dough layer.


4. **Top with Phyllo Dough:**

   - Add the remaining butter-coated phyllo dough on top of the cheese layer, forming the upper crust.


5. **Bake:**

   - Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.


6. **Prepare Sugar Syrup:**

   - While it's baking, make the sugar syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add rose or orange blossom water if desired.


7. **Cook Semolina:**

   - Cook the semolina in a separate pan until golden brown, stirring constantly.


8. **Assemble:**

   - Once the knafeh is out of the oven, immediately pour the sugar syrup evenly over it. Let it absorb for a few minutes.


9. **Sprinkle Semolina:**

   - Sprinkle the cooked semolina over the knafeh to absorb excess syrup and add a unique texture.


10. **Garnish:**

    - Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds.


11. **Serve:**

    - Allow it to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.


Enjoy your homemade Knafeh!

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