Kanafa is a delightful Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and a sweet syrup. This recipe yields a crispy, gooey, and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 250 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 500 g shredded phyllo dough
- 200 g sugar
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 250 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Butter a large baking dish with some of the melted butter.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the shredded phyllo dough with the remaining melted butter until well coated.
Step 4
Spread half of the phyllo dough mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Step 5
In another bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
Step 6
Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo dough layer in the baking dish.
Step 7
Cover the cheese layer with the remaining phyllo dough, pressing down gently.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
While the Kanafa is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the rose water and orange blossom water. Let it cool.
Step 11
Once the Kanafa is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the cooled syrup evenly over the top.
Step 12
Allow the Kanafa to cool slightly before cutting it into squares or diamonds.
Step 13
Serve warm and enjoy!