Luxurious Egyptian Knafeh: A Gluten-Free Dessert Delight
Discover this exquisite Egyptian dessert, a luxurious Knafeh recipe that's both gluten-free and packed with rich flavors. Enjoy the perfect balance of textures and aromas in this delightful Middle Eastern treat.
Allergens
Dairy (Khoya, Cheese, Butter)
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded khoya (condensed milk)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups gluten
- free phyllo dough sheets
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon rosewater
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded khoya and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Lay half of the phyllo dough sheets flat in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly to cover the bottom evenly. Brush with melted butter.
- Spread the khoya cheese mixture over the buttered phyllo layer.
- Place the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top of the cheese mixture, brushing each layer with melted butter as you go.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, rosewater, orange blossom water, ground cinnamon, and cardamom. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
- Bake the dessert in the preheated oven for 30 35 minutes, or until the top layer of phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over the hot dessert. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cut into squares and serve immediately, garnishing with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
Chef’s Insight
To enhance the aromatic experience, serve the Knafeh with a hot cup of Egyptian tea or Arabic coffee.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress guests with a unique and flavorful dessert.