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“Elegant Lebanese-Style Knafeh with Rosewater Syrup”

Experience an exquisite, advanced-level Lebanese dessert with a delicate balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy the perfect blend of crispy kataifi pastry, creamy cheese, and fragrant rosewater syrup in each mouthful.

Time: (Prep, Cook, Total): 00:15, 00:20, 00:35
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Lebanese

Allergens

Milk, Nuts

Ingredients

  • kataifi pastry, akkawi cheese, unsalted butter, sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, rosewater, ground pistachios

Instructions

  1. Prepare the syrup, assemble the dessert, and bake.

Chef’s Insight

Kataifi pastry adds a delicate, crispy texture to the dessert.

Notes

This recipe serves 2, but can be easily doubled for more guests.

Cultural or Historical Background

Knafeh is a traditional Lebanese dessert with roots in the Ottoman Empire.