CookPal AI
Kanafa

Kanafa

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pastry

    • 1 (16 ounce) box shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)

  • Cheese

    • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Sweetener

    • ⅓ cup white sugar
    • 1 cup white sugar

  • Butter

    • 🧈 12 ounces unsalted butter

  • Liquids

    • ½ cup water
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon rose water (Optional)

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2

Prepare kanafa: Finely chop frozen, shredded phyllo dough using a food processor until the strands are about the size of a grain of rice. Pour into a large mixing bowl.

3

Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and sugar in a separate bowl.

4

Clarify butter: Heat unsalted butter in the microwave until melted. Skim off the foam with a spoon and use the clarified butter.

5

Use your hands to mix clarified butter with phyllo dough. Rub thoroughly until absorbed.

6

Spread buttered phyllo evenly into a 9x13-inch pan, pressing it onto the edges. Add the cheese mixture, avoiding the edges.

7

Bake until the cheese is slightly golden and the edges are bubbly (30-35 minutes).

8

Prepare syrup: Boil sugar and water in a saucepan. Add lemon juice, simmer until thickened, then stir in rose water. Set aside.

9

Invert kanafa onto a platter or sheet, phyllo side up. Pour syrup over it and serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

664

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 59
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 Use clarified butter to avoid a greasy texture in the pastry.For authenticity, use kanafa dye to achieve a distinct orange color.Serve hot for the best texture and flavor.Rosewater is optional but adds a traditional aroma.