Konafa (Middle Eastern Pastry) Recipe

Name: Konafa (Middle Eastern Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg (14 oz) kataifi shredded pastry; ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 cup yogurt; 2 tbsp maple-flavored syrup; None None FOR THE SYRUP; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup; 1 tbsp orange flower water

Servings: persons

1 pkg (14 oz) kataifi shredded pastry
½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tbsp maple-flavored syrup
None None FOR THE SYRUP
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup
1 tbsp orange flower water

1
Grease and line bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2
For the syrup, combine 1 1/2 cups water and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir on low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Simmer, uncovered, without stirring, about 15 mins or until mixture has thickened slightly.
3
In large bowl, pull strands of pastry apart. Pour butter over pastry, mix well. Place half the pastry mixture in bottom of prepared dish. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Spread over pastry. Top with remaining pastry.
4
Bake about 30 mins or until browned. Pour hot syrup immediately over pastry; cool. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg (14 oz) kataifi shredded pastry, ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted, 2 cups ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Konafa (Middle Eastern 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.

Konafa (Middle Eastern Pastry)

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