Kanafeh (Egyptian Sweet Cheese Pastry)

Name: Kanafeh (Egyptian Sweet Cheese Pastry)
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings

Kanafeh Nabulsieh ? Photo by Sarah Canbel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Kanafeh, a delectable Middle Eastern pastry, is a must-try dessert. It consists of delicate angel hair-like strands of kadaif, paired with akawi cheese and samneh or clarified butter. The pastry is baked to perfection, creating a delightful contrast of crispy outer layers and a lusciously melting interior. To enhance its flavors, the kanafeh is drizzled with a syrup infused with rose water and garnished with crushed walnuts.

Cooking time: 60 minutes
Servings: 2

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