Kataifi (Greek Shredded Wheat Pastry) Recipe

Name: Kataifi (Greek Shredded Wheat Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SYRUP; 3 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 3/4 cups water; FILLING; 3 cups finely chopped walnuts (a combo of walnut, & almonds can be used); PASTRY; 1 lb butter, melted; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste); 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or to taste); 1 (1 lb) box shredded wheat pastry dough, thawed

Servings: persons

SYRUP
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 3/4 cups water
FILLING
3 cups finely chopped walnuts (a combo of walnut, & almonds can be used)
PASTRY
1 lb butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or to taste)
1 (1 lb) box shredded wheat pastry dough, thawed

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["Oven at 350u00b0F.", "Butter a 9x13"" baking pan lined with foil to make removing the pastry easier.", "Combine sugar, water & lemon juice in a", "pot. (NOTE - you could also throw a cinnamon stick into the syrup mixture).", "Bring to a boil & simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, then cool to room temperature.", "Spread half of pastry (or shredded wheat pastry) in bottom of pan.", "Drizzle with half the melted butter.", "Combine the walnuts with the cinnamon &", "nutmeg and sprinkle over the pastry.", "Layer the remaining pastry over the nut", "mixture.", "Drizzle with remaining butter.", "Give it a light 'press' at this stage to meld all the layers.", "Bake for 45 minutes.", "Remove from oven & pour syrup over hot pastry.", "When cool, cut in squares, then in half", "diagonally for triangles. (Allow to sit overnight - you should definitely allow it to sit several hours, unrefrigerated)", "remains crispy."]

1973

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SYRUP, 3 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 3/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Kataifi (Greek Shredded Wheat Pastry) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kataifi (Greek Shredded Wheat Pastry)

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