Knafeh (Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese Pastry) Recipe

 ### **Knafeh (Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese Pastry) Recipe** Knafeh is a crispy, buttery pastry made with shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) and filled with gooey, sweet cheese, then drenched in fragrant sugar syrup. #### **Ingredients** **For the Pastry:** - 250g **kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)** - 100g **unsalted butter** (melted) - 250g **mozzarella cheese** (shredded) - 100g **ricotta cheese** (optional, for extra creaminess) - 1/2 tsp **orange blossom water** (optional) **For the Sugar Syrup:** - 1 cup **sugar** - 1/2 cup **water** - 1 tsp **lemon juice** - 1 tsp **rosewater** or **orange blossom water** **For Garnishing:** - **Crushed pistachios** - **Extra syrup for drizzling** --- ### **Instructions** ### **1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup** - In a saucepan, combine **sugar and water** over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. - Add **lemon juice** and let it simmer for **5-7 minutes**, until slightly thickened. - Stir in **rosewater** or **orange blossom water** and set aside to cool. ### **2. Prepare the Pastry** - Preheat your oven to **180°C (350°F)**. - In a large bowl, separate the **kataifi dough** strands and mix with the **melted butter**, ensuring all strands are well coated. ### **3. Assemble the Knafeh** - Grease a **round 9-inch baking dish** with butter. - Spread **half** of the kataifi dough evenly at the bottom and press down firmly. - Spread the **cheese mixture** (mozzarella + ricotta + orange blossom water) evenly over the dough. - Cover with the remaining kataifi dough, pressing it down gently. ### **4. Bake the Knafeh** - Bake for **30-40 minutes**, or until the top is golden and crispy. - Remove from the oven and immediately pour the **cooled sugar syrup** evenly over the hot knafeh. ### **5. Garnish & Serve** - Sprinkle with **crushed pistachios**. - Serve warm with extra syrup if desired. --- ### **Enjoy!**

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