Kunefe (A Sweet Cheese Pastry made with Kadaifi)

Name: Kunefe (A Sweet Cheese Pastry made with Kadaifi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 package shredded phyllo dough, also called kadafi; 8 tablespoons melted butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 lb fresh buffalo mozzarella, grated; 12 ounces ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup ground pistachios; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 -5 drops rose water

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

For a request. This recipe is by Ana Sortun. I often make my own syrup by boiling 1 cup honey (I believe Greek thyme honey is the best, and if you can get it, go for it!), 1/2 cup sugar and 2 cups water with 1 stick of cinnamon for 10 minutes.

Updated at: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:55:23 GMT