Saudi Arabian cuisine
Knafeh
Indulge in the creamy delight of Knafeh, a Saudi Arabian dessert that balances sweet and tangy flavors.
Knafeh is a luscious Middle Eastern dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough layered with creamy cheese and drizzled with syrup. Its texture is soft yet crunchy, offering a delightful contrast in every bite. Serve it with fresh mint leaves for an added burst of freshness.
Method
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Take kanfhe in a bowl and roughly cut them. Pour melted butter, yellow food color and mix well with your hands.
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In a separate bowl mix milk, cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch well.
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Turn on the flame and boil the liquid, when it gets thick turn off the flame let it cool down a little bit.
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Add mozzarella in it and mix it well.
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Now make a base with half of the kanfhe in a dish, gently press it to level the dough well.
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Pour the cheese mixture on the top and level it with a spoon.
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Cover it with the other half of the kanfhe.
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Put the dish in a preheated oven at 200 degree for about 20-25 minutes.
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It's ready when kunafa is golden and crunchy in the surface.
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Boil water in a pan and dissolve sugar in it for 4–5 minutes. OR cook it until slightly thicken and keep on stirring. Add lemon juice with rose water, mix well.
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Evenly pour the syrup over the kunafa as soon as it comes out of the oven.
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Your kunafa is ready to serve.
FAQ
Is «Knafeh» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Knafeh»?
One serving has 834 kcal, 81.8 g carbs, 23.6 g protein and 46.7 g fat. The recipe makes 4 servings.
Is «Knafeh» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.