Dessert

Kunefe

Name: Kunefe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: turkish, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 250 g shredded phyllo dough thawed; 120 g unsalted butter melted; 200 g mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture; 1 cană sugar; 0,5 cană water; 1 linguriță lemon juice; 0,5 linguriță rose water (opțional); 2 lingură pistachios crushed (opțional)

This traditional Middle Eastern dessert features shredded phyllo dough baked to a golden crisp with a warm, gooey cheese filling. It's soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 5 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 791 kcal

Fără gluten

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

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

250 gshredded phyllo dough, thawed
120 gunsalted butter, melted
200 gmozzarella cheese, shredded, low-moisture

syrup

1 canăsugar
0,5 canăwater
1 lingurițălemon juice
0,5 lingurițărose water(opțional)

garnish

2 lingurăpistachios, crushed(opțional)

Ustensile

baking pan · saucepan · large bowl · oven · serving plate

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2
Prepare the sugar syrup by combining the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not stir the syrup vigorously once it starts boiling to prevent crystallization.
3
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the rose water, if using. Set aside to cool completely.
4
In a large bowl, gently separate the shredded phyllo dough strands. Pour the melted butter over the phyllo and toss with your hands until all the dough is evenly coated.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the phyllo is completely thawed for easier separation.
5
Grease a 20-23 cm (8-9 inch) round baking pan or a shallow oven-safe dish with a little extra melted butter.
Aproximativ 1 min.
6
Press half of the buttered phyllo dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a compact layer.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Use the bottom of a glass or your hands to firmly press the phyllo down.
7
Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the phyllo layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Using low-moisture mozzarella helps prevent the kunefe from becoming watery.
8
Cover the cheese with the remaining buttered phyllo dough, pressing it down gently to seal the edges.
Aproximativ 2 min.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning; oven temperatures can vary.
10
Once baked, immediately remove the kunefe from the oven and carefully invert it onto a serving plate. The bottom should now be the top.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Use oven mitts and be quick and confident when inverting.
11
Pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the hot kunefe. Allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes to absorb the syrup.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: The contrast in temperature (hot kunefe, cold syrup) helps with absorption.
12
Garnish with crushed pistachios, if desired, and serve warm.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

45%Scor

Calorii: 791,1kcal
Proteine: 15,2g
Carbohidrați: 88,2g
Grăsimi: 42,4g
Fibre: 2g
Zahăr: 51,8g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover kunefe in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.