🇪🇬 Egypt recipe
Konafa
Konafa is one of Egypt's most spectacular desserts, a golden disc of shredded kadaif pastry encasing a molten filling of sweet cream or stretchy cheese, soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. The contrast between the shattering, buttery crust and the luscious filling is extraordinary. It is the centerpiece of Ramadan celebrations and festive gatherings, and the best versions come from legendary shops in Cairo and Alexandria.
Prep30 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
Difficultyhard
Ingredients
- 500g kadaif (shredded phyllo pastry)
- 250g unsalted butter, melted
- For cream filling: 2 cups whole milk, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon rose water
- Or for cheese filling: 400g akkawi or mozzarella cheese, soaked in water to remove salt
- For syrup: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon rose water
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 7.5 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fat
- 18.5 g
