Kunefe

 Kunefe

Ingredients:

500 gr (~1lb) shredded dough

4 Tbsp butter

300 gr unsalted cecil cheese (mozzarella works too)

3 cups sugar

3 cups water

Ground pistachio for garnish

 How to Make:

In a pot, prepare the syrup mixing 3 cups of sugar and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Then turn the heat off and let it cool.

Melt the butter and pour all over the shredded dough. Mix it using your hands and make sure they get mixed up well. Meanwhile, split the shredded dough into small pieces by pulling them apart with your fingers. Grease a middle size oven tray or Pyrex. Then, spread half of the shredded dough and press down using your hands. Slice unsalted cecil cheese or Mozzarella (about ¼ inch thick). Place sliced cheese over the shredded dough evenly and then, cover with the remaining half of the shredded dough. Again press down to compress using your hands.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) and bake Kunefe until the top turns light brown. Then, take it out of the oven and turn upside down with the help of a flat tray. Again bake until the other side turns light brown. Pour the cooled syrup all over the hot Kunefe and set aside for 5-7 minutes before serving.

After the syrup is absorbed slice the Kunefe as you like and garnish with ground pistachio.

P.S: It is a very special Turkish dessert. It is so delicious and our family's favourite. Please leave your comment.