Kantaifi Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Kantaifi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Kantaifi; 500 gr. kantaifi pastry; 1 1/2 cups butter; 2/3 cup margarine; 350 gr. walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; zest of one large lemon; 1/4 cup Sugar; 3 tablespoons brandy; For the syrup; 3 1/2 cups sugar; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1 1/2 cinnamon stick; zest of one lemon

Servings: persons

For the Kantaifi
500 gr. kantaifi pastry
1 1/2 cups butter
2/3 cup margarine
350 gr. walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
zest of one large lemon
1/4 cup Sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
For the syrup
3 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 cinnamon stick
zest of one lemon

1
Divide kantaifi with the fingers very well, do not let knots, and leave it spread on a surface for 20-30 minutes, until you prepare the filling.
2
Cut into chunks or chopped the nuts in multy and mix well all the filling ingredients and set aside.
3
Spread in pan (round, 30 cm) the half of kantaifi pastry. Trim on top the filling and spread evenly. On top of the filling spread the remaining half kantaifi. Melt the butter with margarine and pour over the cake evenly wet everywhere.
4
Cover the pan with foil and place in preheated oven. Bake at 175 degrees for half an hour, then remove the foil and bake for another half hour. Kantaifi should be well browned, otherwise it becomes like mud when you put up the syrup.
5
Shortly before removing the cake from the oven prepare the syrup. Boil all ingredients for the syrup for about 8 minutes and using a ladle pour the syrup over the cake just out of the ove. Both kantaifi and syrup should be hot.
6
Allow the cake several hours to drink all the syrup and then remove to a platter. Do not cover it. to remain crisp.

2061

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Kantaifi, 500 gr. kantaifi pastry, 1 1/2 cups butter, 2/3 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Kantaifi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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