Turkish Kunefe with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup
Experience the rich flavors of Turkey with this exquisite dessert featuring crispy kataifi pastry, soft cheese, and a fragrant rose water syrup.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Kunefe Base
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Coat Kataifi
Mix the kataifi dough with melted butter until all strands are evenly coated.
- 3
Assemble in Dish
Butter a 25cm round baking dish, press half the kataifi dough into the base, spread the grated cheese, and cover with the remaining dough.
Preparing the Rose Water Syrup
- 1
Combine & Boil
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring.
- 2
Simmer
Reduce heat, add lemon juice, and simmer for 10 more minutes until slightly thickened.
- 3
Finish & Cool
Remove from heat, stir in rose water, and let cool.
Tip: Ensure the syrup is completely cooled before pouring over the baked kunefe to maintain its crispiness.
How to Make Turkish Kunefe with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup
Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings
- 1
Baking
Bake the kunefe for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- 2
Adding Syrup
Once baked, immediately pour the cool syrup evenly over the hot kunefe.
- 3
Cooling
Allow the kunefe to absorb the syrup and cool slightly before serving.
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