How to Make Knafeh (Kunafa) With Cheese | Authentic Middle Eastern Dessert | Eats With Gasia

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are often more accessible and cost-effective.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories without losing texture.

make the syrup using water, sugar, and a lemon wedge

melt butter and pour it on the baking tray

place the kadaif on top of the melted butter

blend pistachio for garnish

flip the konefa with a bigger baking tray

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