Turkish Kunefe with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup

Name: Turkish Kunefe with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Kataifi dough; Unsalted butter; Turkish or mozzarella cheese; Granulated sugar; Water; Lemon juice; Rose water; Pistachios; Rose petals

A Deliciously Sweet and Crunchy Treat

Experience the rich flavors of Turkey with this exquisite dessert featuring crispy kataifi pastry, soft cheese, and a fragrant rose water syrup.

1 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

Kunefe Base

Kataifi dough

500g, thawed and gently pulled apart

Unsalted butter

250g, melted

Turkish or mozzarella cheese

300g, grated

Rose Water Syrup

Granulated sugar

200g

Water

250ml

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Rose water

1 teaspoon

Topping

Pistachios

50g, finely chopped

Rose petals

1 tablespoon, dried or fresh

Preparation

Preparing the Kunefe Base

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Coat Kataifi

Mix the kataifi dough with melted butter until all strands are evenly coated.

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

Combine & Boil

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring.

Simmer

Reduce heat, add lemon juice, and simmer for 10 more minutes until slightly thickened.

Finish & Cool

Remove from heat, stir in rose water, and let cool.

Ensure the syrup is completely cooled before pouring over the baked kunefe to maintain its crispiness.

Cooking Process

Baking

Bake the kunefe for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Adding Syrup

Once baked, immediately pour the cool syrup evenly over the hot kunefe.

Cooling

Allow the kunefe to absorb the syrup and cool slightly before serving.

Plating & Serving