Dessert

Kunefe (Knafeh)

Name: Kunefe (Knafeh)
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; 115 g unsalted butter melted; 250 g mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture; 1 cană sugar; 1 cană water; 1 linguriță lemon juice; 0,5 linguriță rose water (opțional); 2 lingură pistachios crushed (opțional)

A classic Middle Eastern dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough baked with a gooey, stretchy cheese filling. It's soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 5 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 817 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
115 gunsalted butter, melted
250 gmozzarella cheese, shredded, low-moisture

syrup

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

garnish

2 lingurăpistachios, crushed(opțional)

Ustensile

round baking dish · saucepan · large bowl · oven

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Aproximativ 5 min.
2
Prepare the syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Aproximativ 5 min.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the syrup for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and rose water, if using. Set aside to cool.
Aproximativ 7 min.
Nota bucătarului: The syrup should be cool when it's poured over the hot kunefe.
4
In a large bowl, separate the shredded phyllo dough strands and gently pull them apart to loosen them.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the phyllo is completely thawed to prevent breakage.
5
Pour the melted butter over the phyllo dough and toss gently with your hands until all the strands are evenly coated.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Make sure every strand is coated for a crispy kunefe.
6
Press half of the buttered phyllo dough evenly into the bottom of a 20-23 cm (8-9 inch) round baking dish or oven-safe pan, forming a compact layer.
Aproximativ 2 min.
7
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the phyllo layer.
Aproximativ 1 min.
8
Cover the cheese with the remaining half of the buttered phyllo dough, pressing down gently to create an even top layer.
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.
10
Remove the kunefe from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot dessert.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: The hot kunefe will absorb the cool syrup better.
11
Let the kunefe rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the syrup to fully soak in.
Aproximativ 10 min.
12
Garnish with crushed pistachios, if desired, and serve warm.
Aproximativ 1 min.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

49%Scor

Calorii: 817,2kcal
Proteine: 17,4g
Carbohidrați: 88,5g
Grăsimi: 44,2g
Fibre: 2g
Zahăr: 51,9g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover kunefe in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat gently in the oven at 150°C (300°F) until warmed through, or in a microwave for short bursts.