- Prep
- 60 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 90 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Knafeh, a delicious Arabic dish, is a rich and sweetly flavored dessert. It is worth making due to its crunchy and sweet texture, combined with the creamy layer of cheese.”
What you need to know
- A calda é feita com açúcar, água e água de flor de laranjeira
- O queijo kadaif é cozido em uma forma
- As camadas de kadaif e queijo são intercaladas com calda
Ingredients
Main
- ml water
- pistachios
- ml orange blossom water
- g sugar
- Knafeh
- tablespoons oat flour
Instructions
Principal
- While the Knafeh is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar, bringing to a boil. After boiling, add the orange blossom water and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the Knafeh from the oven and pour the hot syrup over it, letting it absorb. Decorate with crushed pistachios before serving.
Chef's tips
- Use água de flor de laranjeira de boa qualidade para melhor sabor
- Deixe a calda esfriar antes de colocar sobre a Knafeh
- Cubra a Knafeh com papel alumínio durante o cozimento para manter a umidade
Variations
- Adicione canela na calda para um sabor mais intenso
- Use baunilha em vez de água de flor de laranjeira
- Adicione nozes picadas na camada de kadaif
Substitutions
- A água de flor de laranjeira pode ser substituída por sumo de laranja concentrado
- O açúcar pode ser substituído por xarope de milho verde
- O queijo kadaif pode ser substituído por queijo feta
How to store
Store the Knafeh in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Nuts and other additives should be added at the time of serving.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. Place the Knafeh in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature.
What to serve with
Serves well with a cup of black or green tea, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Knafeh without the kadaif cheese?
Although kadaif cheese is the main ingredient, you can use feta cheese as a substitute, but the result may vary.
How long should I let the syrup cook?
Let the syrup cook for about 10 minutes after boiling, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Can Knafeh be frozen?
Yes, Knafeh can be frozen, but the nuts should be added at the time of serving to maintain a crunchy texture.
What is the best way to serve Knafeh?
Serve the Knafeh still hot, covered with the syrup, and decorate with chopped nuts if desired.
