Rich Lebanese Knafeh with Creamy Ashta Filling
This Lebanese Knafeh is a luscious, cheese-filled pastry topped with a crispy kataifi dough and infused with a fragrant syrup, featuring a rich creamy ashta filling.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Knafeh Base
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Loosen kataifi dough
Place the kataifi dough in a large bowl and gently pull apart to loosen.
- 3
Coat with butter
Pour the melted butter over the dough, mixing thoroughly to coat evenly.
Preparing the Ashta Filling
- 1
Combine ingredients
In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, cornflour, and sugar.
- 2
Cook mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- 3
Flavor and cool
Stir in rose water and orange blossom water, then set aside to cool.
How to Make Rich Lebanese Knafeh with Creamy Ashta Filling
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings
- 1
Assembling the Knafeh
Spread half of the buttered kataifi dough into a baking dish, pressing firmly.
- 2
Layering the Cheese
Spread grated akawi and mozzarella over the kataifi base.
- 3
Adding Ashta Filling
Spread cooled ashta over cheese, then top with remaining kataifi dough.
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