Knafe – Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese Pastry Recipe

Name: Knafe – Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTRY:; 3/4 pounds Store-bought Phyllo Dough (kataifi) (typically Come In 1 Pound Package); 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 pound Sweet Cheese Or Fresh Mozzarella; 1 stick Butter, Melted; Red Or Orange Food Coloring; FOR THE SYRUP:; 1 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE PASTRY:
3/4 pounds Store-bought Phyllo Dough (kataifi) (typically Come In 1 Pound Package)
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 pound Sweet Cheese Or Fresh Mozzarella
1 stick Butter, Melted
Red Or Orange Food Coloring
FOR THE SYRUP:
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a spring form pan by wrapping the outside of the bottom with foil to avoid spillage into your oven.
2
Shred the dough in a food processor using the blade attachment. This will take about 45 seconds. Add the lemon zest and whirl around another 5 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
3
Add the cheese into the bowl of the food processor (fitted with the grater attachment) and whirl for a few seconds to chop it into small pieces. Set the shredded cheese aside.
4
In a small bowl combine the melted butter with the food coloring. Combine the colored butter with the dough making sure all of the strands are colored completely.
5
Spread half of the dough into the spring form pan. Spread the cheese on top (2nd layer). Spread remaining dough on top of the cheese (3rd layer).
6
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden.
7
Meanwhile make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water. Heat on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. It just needs to heat and dissolve the sugar-it does not need to boil. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.
8
When the pastry is done remove it from the oven. Pour the syrup onto the hot dessert while syrup is still hot/warm. Let it soak in for about 10 minutes. Eat!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE PASTRY:, 3/4 pounds Store-bought Phyllo Dough (kataifi) (typically Come In 1 Pound Package), 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, 1 pound Sweet Cheese Or Fresh Mozzarella, and more.

Yes, Knafe – Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese 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.

Knafe – Middle Eastern Sweet Cheese Pastry

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