Kunefe: Turkish Dessert

Kunefe: Turkish Dessert
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Ingredients
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250g Angel hair (Kadayif)
250g Peynir or Mozzarella
125g Butter
Pistachio powder
For the syrup
250g Sugar
Water
tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 45min
  • Serves 6
  • Medium

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Künefe is a Turkish cheesecake made with Kadayif (angel hair) and cheese.

This Turkish dessert is not very healthy but it is so good!

Which Cheese for the Künefe recipe?

A fibrous, unsalted cheese made from a mixture of cow’s milk and sheep’s milk

Turks use a desalted cheese like Dil Peynir which is a fibrous, unsalted cheese made from a mixture of sheep’s milk and cow’s milk. If you don’t have Peynir, Mozzarella or Ricotta cheese will do very well.

Steps

1
Done
10min

Preparation of the syrup

In a saucepan, dilute the sugar in 12cl of water. Place the pan on the heat and mix well. Skim off the white foam that forms on top and add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the boil. Stir for another 3 minutes on the heat and set aside.

2
Done
5min

Preparation of angel hair

Melt the butter and set aside. Lent and cut the angel hair with scissors (in small pieces of 1 to 2 cm) in a large dish and mix them with the warm melted butter, taking care to work the dough evenly. Divide your Künefe dough into two equal portions.

3
Done
20min

Dressing and cooking your homemade Künefe

In a medium-sized pan, spread the first half of the Künefe dough and cover with Peynir or shredded Mozzarella. If you like, you can add a few crushed pistachios on top. Add the second part of your buttered angel hair on top. Fry for about 10 minutes over medium heat until the dough browns. Using a plate or lid, turn the cheesecake over and bake for another 10 minutes on the other side.

4
Done

Your Turkish Cheesecake is ready!

And that's it, you've made a delicious Turkish Künefe at home! Sprinkle it with cold syrup, add some pistachio powder and serve it hot with some Kaymak (or Mascarpone).
Enjoy your Kunefe!

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