Best Kanafeh Or Kunafa Or Kanafi Recipes

KUNAFA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat add sugar, water, honey and your flavors, stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil then add the lemon juice. Turn heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
• Turn heat off and let it cool completely and come to room temperature. Note4
• In a saucepan whisk together cold milk and cornstarch until dissolved.
• Place on your stovetop on medium, keep stirring the mixture until it bubbles and thickens.
• Take off heat, let it cool completely, or pour the mixture in a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap. Note4
• In a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan melt ghee and let it cool so you can handle.
• Take one half of the thawed knafeh and pulse in your food processor. Make sure not to turn it into powder.
• Place shredded knafeh in a bowl and proceed with the other half.
• Pour 3/4 of the melted ghee over the knafeh and massage with your hands to spread the ghee evenly.
• Preheat your oven to 350F.
• Brush a 10" round pan with some of the melted ghee. Note5
• Place half the knafeh on the pan pressing hard with another plate or a measuring cup to spread evenly along the bottom and the sides.
• Pour the pudding mixture topping it with the grated cheese if using.
• Spread the filling evenly leaving about half an inch from the sides.
• Top with the remaining half of the knafeh, spread evenly pressing lightly with your fingertips.
• Pour the remaining ghee evenly on top.
• Bake in the middle rack for 30 minutes until sides turn brown then move it up to brown the top for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Pour cooled syrup over while hot and let it rest for 10 minutes.
• If you want invert on a serving platter and garnish with crushed pistachios.Note6

KANAFEH OR KUNAFA OR KANAFI

Steps:

• Make Syrup first:.
• Bring water and sugar to a boil, reduce heat.
• Add lemon juice and rose water (optional).
• Simmer until all sugar is dissolved, about 5-10min.
• Set aside to cool.
• Kanafi:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Drain ricotta of excess liquid and mix with other cheese.
• Remove shredded phyllo dough from box and loosen shreds in a large bowl.
• Toss the shreds with melted butter to coat evenly.
• Arrange half of the buttered dough evenly on a 9X13 pan or baking dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture on top in an even layer.
• Place the remaining dough on top and press lightly with hands.
• Cover with foil and bake 30 min at 350°F.
• Remove foil and bake an additional 30 min or until crisp and golden .
• Serve warm or room temp with lemon syrup.