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Kanafa Recipe

A delicious Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough and sweet cheese, soaked in syrup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Kanafa Ingredients

  • 500 g Shredded phyllo dough
  • 250 g Sweet cheese
  • 200 g Butter, melted
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Rose water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded phyllo dough with melted butter.
  3. Press half of the dough mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Spread the sweet cheese evenly over the dough layer.
  5. Cover with the remaining dough mixture and press down lightly.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add rose water.
  8. Pour the syrup over the hot kanafa and let it soak in before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Dessert, Kanafa, Middle Eastern
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