Description
A sublime Middle Eastern dessert where crisp golden threads of shredded phyllo envelop a warm, gooey blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, all luxuriously drenched in aromatic syrup—perfect for celebrations or indulgent moments.
Ingredients
500 g kunafa (shredded phyllo) dough
100 g unsalted butter (melted)
250 g ricotta cheese
250 g shredded mozzarella cheese
200 g granulated sugar
250 ml water
1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a large baking dish with melted butter.
In a bowl, mix ricotta and mozzarella until well combined.
Layer half the kunafa dough in the baking dish, drizzle with butter, then spread the cheese mixture on top.
Cover with the remaining dough and pour more melted butter evenly over it.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling the sugar and water for about 10 minutes, then stir in the rose water.
Once baked, pour the warm syrup over the kunafa and let it soak for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
