Palestinian Konafe #recipe #desserts #knafeh #palestine

This is Palestinian knafeh — golden, gooey, and unapologetically rich.

Crispy kataifi pastry, stretchy cheese, and that fragrant syrup to finish it off.
We don’t shy away from the ghee — it’s what gives the pastry its signature crunch and balances the sweetness just right.

The key? Low and slow on the stovetop, with constant rotation until those edges turn golden.
I made this with a huge smile on my face — and every bite reminds me why I love what I do.

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Palestinian Knafeh Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 packet of kataifi pastry
• ~1 cup of ghee (plus more if needed)
• Sweet cheese (or mozzarella block, grated or sliced thin)
• For the syrup:
 • 1 cup sugar
 • ½ cup water
 • Squeeze of lemon juice
 • Optional: splash of orange blossom water
Method
• Pull apart your kataifi pastry by hand, then blend it lightly in a food processor or blender until fluffy.
• Transfer to a bowl and pour over about 1 cup of melted ghee. Toss and mix well until every strand is coated. Add more ghee one spoon at a time if needed — every bit should glisten.
• Grease a nonstick tray with ghee and press your kataifi evenly into it, flattening and compressing it gently.
• Layer your cheese over the top — make sure it’s not too thick so it melts properly. If you can’t find sweet cheese, use block mozzarella — but always avoid pre-shredded.
• In a separate saucepan, make your syrup: combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and orange blossom (if using). Simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
• Place your tray on the stovetop over low heat. This step is key — keep rotating the tray constantly to ensure even browning. Don’t let it sit still or it can burn.
• Use a butter knife to gently check the edge — once it’s golden and crisp, it’s ready to flip.
• Flip carefully onto a serving plate and pour the warm syrup over immediately.
• Serve warm and enjoy that crisp outside, gooey cheese stretch, and fragrant sweetness in every bite.

crispy golden pastry gooey stretchy cheese and that perfect sweetness in every bite this is Palestinian KF rich in flavor rich in tradition we use ghee and we use it generously not just for taste but because it brings balance it softens the sweetness carries the aroma and gives the pastry that unmistakable shine and crunch but the real magic is in how you cook it low and slow on the stove top pastry side down you rotate the pen constantly not just to cook but to protect when those edges turn golden that is your sign flip it pour the syrup and watch it soak through this is not just dessert this is kunefair and you will love every mouthful of it