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Kanafeh

Kanafeh

Kanafeh is a Middle Eastern pastry that is made of Kadaif which is popularly known as angel hair, akawi cheese as well as samneh or ghee (clarified butter). It  is baked and then drizzled with a rose water scented syrup then sprinkled with crushed walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine East Africa
Servings 0

Equipment

  • 1 10- inch Skillet pan

Ingredients
  

  • 225 grams Mozzarella Cheese
  • 140 grams Cream cheese
  • 454 grams Kadaif
  • 340 grams Melted Butter
  • 325 grams Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Rose Water
  • 1/2 tsp Orange Blossom water
  • 84 Grams Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat to 400°F (204°C)
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cheese and clotted cream and set aside
    225 grams Mozzarella Cheese, 140 grams Cream cheese
  • slice the shredded Kadaif crosswise into 1/4- to 1/2-inch lengths and transfer to a large bowl
    454 grams Kadaif
  • Pour the melted butter over the Kadaif and, using your hands, toss and mix the Kadaif with the butter in a gentle rubbing motion to ensure that all the Kadaif shreds are evenly coated, about 5 minutes.
    340 grams Melted Butter
  • Transfer half the coated Kadaif to a 10-inch cast iron skillet, evenly distributing it along the bottom of the pan
  • Top this with the cheese mixture, spreading it evenly over the first Kadaif layer and leaving a 1/2-inch border along the rim
  •  Spread the remaining Kadaif over the cheese and once again firmly pack it down
  • Bake in the preheated oven until deeply golden brown, about 40 minutes
  • For the Syrup:Prepare the syrup while the kanafeh bakes. In a medium sauce pot, add the sugar, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water
    325 grams Sugar, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  •  Simmer until the syrup reaches 234°F (112°C), or when a small amount dropped into ice water forms a soft ball
  • When the kanafeh is ready, finish the syrup by adding the rose and orange blossom waters.
    1/2 tsp Orange Blossom water, 1 tsp Rose Water
  • Invert the pie onto a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining syrup. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve right away.
    84 Grams Walnuts
Keyword Dessert, Kanafeh
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