Kunefe Recipe in Hatay from the Master | 👌 Very Practical and Delicious

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 the fresh wire kadayif into smaller pieces and add to the melted butter, mixing well.

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

Layer the unsalted cheese over the kadayif base.

Top with the remaining kadayif mixture, pressing down gently.

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

While baking, combine sugar and water in a saucepan.

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

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

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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