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Golden Kunafa Bliss

A crispy, golden Middle Eastern dessert layered with creamy cheese and soaked in fragrant syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Traditional & Cultural Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kunafa Base
  • 400 g kataifi dough shredded phyllo
  • 200 g butter melted
Filling
  • 300 g mozzarella cheese
  • 100 g ricotta cheese

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Prepare sugar syrup and let it cool.
  2. Mix kataifi with melted butter and press half into baking dish.
  3. Add cheese filling, top with remaining dough, bake, then pour syrup.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture and flavor.