KANAFEH DESSERT (shredded phyllo with cheese )

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: shredded phyllo dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while phyllo is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and plant-based.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

Prepare the syrup by boiling 1 cup of water, 2 cups of sugar, 1 tsp of lemon, and 1 tsp of rose water or orange blossom water; set aside.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of milk, 3 tbsp of flour, 1 tsp of corn starch, and 1 tbsp of sugar to create the filling.

In another bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of shortening (or ghee or melted butter) with 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1 box of kataifi dough.

Cook the assembled dish in the oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.

If the edges brown a little, the bottom is done; move to the broiler for 2 minutes while observing until it turns golden to dark golden.

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