Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert) Recipe

Name: Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 8 ounces (225g) nabulsi, akkawi, or mozzarella cheese, roughly chopped or shredded; 2/3 cup (5 ounces; 140g) clotted cream, crème fraîche, or cream cheese; 1 pound (454g) shredded phyllo, thawed; 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces; 340g) ghee, melted; 1 1/2 cups (11.5 ounces; 320g) sugar; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) lemon juice, from about 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon rose water; 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water; 3/4 cup (3 ounces; 84g) chopped, toasted pistachios

Prep 20m

Cook 40m

Total 1h

This Middle Eastern Kanafeh dessert combines shredded phyllo dough, nabulsi cheese, and a hint of rose and orange blossom water. Topped with clotted cream and chopped pistachios, it is a deliciously sweet treat drizzled with lemon-infused syrup.

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Kanafeh Recipe

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Ingredients

(Servings: 16)

8 ounces (225g) nabulsi, akkawi, or mozzarella cheese, roughly chopped or shredded

2/3 cup (5 ounces; 140g) clotted cream, crème fraîche, or cream cheese

1 pound (454g) shredded phyllo, thawed

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces; 340g) ghee, melted

1 1/2 cups (11.5 ounces; 320g) sugar

2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) lemon juice, from about 1 lemon

1 teaspoon rose water

1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

3/4 cup (3 ounces; 84g) chopped, toasted pistachios

Nutrition Facts

Calories

563kcal

28%
Fat

34g

1%
Saturated Fat

16g

0%
Carbohydrates

54g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

34g

1%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

57mg

2%
Sodium

17mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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