Knafeh Nabulsieh

Name: Knafeh Nabulsieh
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Serves 5 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz shredded kataifi dough (250 grams); 18 oz Akawi cheese (500 grams); For the syrup:; 2 cups sugar (about 400 grams); 1 cup water (about 240 ml); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons orange blossom water; 2 tablespoons clarified butter (melted, but not hot); Ground pistachios for garnish

Hanaa Hamde @cook_7314508

A luxurious dessert loved by both adults and kids.

Hanaa Hamde @cook_7314508

A luxurious dessert loved by both adults and kids.

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Ingredients

60 minutes

Serves 5 servings

9 ozshredded kataifi dough (250 grams)
18 ozAkawi cheese (500 grams)
For the syrup:
2 cupssugar (about 400 grams)
1 cupwater (about 240 ml)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoonsorange blossom water
2 tablespoonsclarified butter (melted, but not hot)
Ground pistachios for garnish

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Steps

60 minutes

1

Slice the Akawi cheese thinly and soak it in water to remove excess salt.
2

Pulse the kataifi dough in a food processor with the melted butter until well combined.
3

Spread the mixture evenly in a suitable baking pan. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring until the dough is cooked and turns golden (no artificial coloring needed).
4

Once golden, press the dough firmly into the pan and evenly distribute the drained, sweetened cheese on top, pressing gently. Avoid spreading cheese to the edges to prevent sticking.
5

Place the pan in the oven under the broiler until the cheese melts.
6

Prepare the syrup in advance: Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons orange blossom water. Simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
7

Once the cheese has melted, remove the pan from the oven and invert the knafeh onto a larger serving tray. Pour the syrup over the top.
8

Garnish with ground pistachios and serve hot. Enjoy!