How to Make Perfect Cheese Kunafa 😍 Kunafa Recipe by Yes I Can Cook

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: regular phyllo dough

Whole wheat phyllo adds fiber, while regular phyllo is more accessible.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese offers lower fat, while cream cheese is often less expensive.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are healthier, while walnuts are more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while maple syrup can be less costly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a large bowl.

Shred kataifi pastry and mix with melted butter until evenly coated.

Spread half of the buttered kataifi in a greased baking dish, pressing down firmly.

Combine ricotta and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl; add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the kataifi layer.

Top with the remaining kataifi, pressing down gently.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar and water together until thickened, then add rose and orange blossom waters.

Remove kanafeh from the oven and drizzle with syrup immediately.

Let it cool slightly before serving, garnished with crushed pistachios.

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