Cheese Knafeh

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Cheese Knafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that consists of a layer of crispy, shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) that encases a creamy, rich cheese filling. It is usually drizzled with a sweet syrup and topped with ground pistachios or other nuts.

The dish is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, and variations of it can be found in many countries, including Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine, and Egypt. It is typically served warm and is a deliciously sweet and savory treat.

Ingredients

1 kataifi pastry bag i am only using half1/2 cup melted ghee/butterSweet cheeseAtar/syrupRed food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Pull the dough with your hands to seperate into a loose pile.Start cutting the dough with a knife or use the chopperIn a large bowl, combine the pastry with melted butter rubbing it with your hands until every strand is coated with butter.Grease the bottom of the tray with ghee and evenly spread the buttered phyllo dough into the tray and firmly press it into the bottom and edges.Spread the cheese onto the dough, avoiding the edges of the tray.Cover with pastry and bake in the preheated oven on 180-200 until the cheese is melted and the edges of dough are brown and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.Remove the knafeh from the oven and pour the atar/ syrup over the kanafa. decorate it with pistachio and serve hot. Enjoy