Dessert

Konafa

Name: Konafa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 porții
Cuisine: egyptian, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 500 g kataifi (shredded phyllo dough) thawed and shredded; 250 g unsalted butter melted; 400 g mozzarella cheese shredded; 250 g ricotta cheese; 2 cană sugar; 1 cană water; 1 linguriță lemon juice; 1 linguriță orange blossom water; 0,25 cană pistachios chopped (opțional)

This traditional Egyptian dessert features shredded phyllo dough, known as konafa pastry, layered with a creamy cheese filling. It's baked to a golden crisp and then drenched in a fragrant, sweet syrup. A delightful treat for any occasion.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 30 min.
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 1.102 kcal

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține lapte, nuci și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

500 gkataifi (shredded phyllo dough), thawed and shredded
250 gunsalted butter, melted

filling

400 gmozzarella cheese, shredded
250 gricotta cheese

syrup

2 canăsugar
1 canăwater
1 lingurițălemon juice
1 lingurițăorange blossom water

garnish

0,25 canăpistachios, chopped(opțional)

Ustensile

saucepan · baking pan · measuring cups · large bowl · measuring spoons · oven

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Aproximativ 10 min.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water for the syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not stir the syrup too much to prevent crystallization.
3
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the lemon juice and orange blossom water. Set aside to cool completely.
4
Shred the konafa pastry into small pieces. If using fresh konafa, you may need to freeze it briefly to make it easier to shred.
Aproximativ 5 min.
5
In a large bowl, drizzle the melted butter over the shredded konafa pastry and toss until all strands are evenly coated.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure every strand is coated for a crispy konafa.
6
Lightly grease a 28-30 cm (11-12 inch) round baking pan.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Press half of the buttered konafa pastry evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a firm layer.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Use the bottom of a glass or your hands to press firmly.
8
In a separate bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese for the filling.
Aproximativ 2 min.
9
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the konafa base, leaving a small border around the edges.
Aproximativ 2 min.
10
Cover the cheese filling with the remaining buttered konafa pastry, pressing gently to create an even top layer.
Aproximativ 3 min.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the konafa is golden brown and crispy.
Aproximativ 40 min.
Nota bucătarului: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning, as oven temperatures can vary.
12
Once removed from the oven, immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot konafa.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: The contrast in temperature helps the konafa absorb the syrup better.
13
Let the konafa rest for at least 20 minutes to allow the syrup to soak in and the cheese to set slightly.
Aproximativ 20 min.
14
Garnish with chopped pistachios, if desired, before serving.
Aproximativ 1 min.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

46%Scor

Calorii: 1.101,9kcal
Proteine: 23,9g
Carbohidrați: 114,6g
Grăsimi: 61,1g
Fibre: 2,1g
Zahăr: 68,1g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover konafa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat gently in a warm oven or microwave until heated through.