Künefe - Delicious Turkish Dessert

unsalted cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Ricotta provides a lighter option while mozzarella is more accessible.

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Phyllo dough can be a lighter alternative, while coconut offers a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Shred kataifi pastry into smaller pieces and add to the melted butter, mixing well.

Spread half of the buttery kataifi mixture evenly in a baking dish.

Layer the unsalted cheese over the kataifi base.

Top with the remaining kataifi mixture, pressing down gently.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

While baking, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the syrup from heat and add rosewater, letting it cool slightly.

Once the künefe is baked, pour the syrup evenly over the hot dessert.

Allow it to soak for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.

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