kunafa
Shredded phyllo sweet
Kunafa is a Middle Eastern dessert made from thin shredded pastry (or sometimes semolina) layered with sweet cheese, soaked in sugar syrup, and often topped with crushed pistachios.
The pastry is baked until golden and crispy, contrasting with the soft, stretchy cheese inside.
Also spelled knafeh, kanafeh, or kunafeh depending on region: We ordered kunafa for dessert after the kebabs.
From territories near Israel
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- SyrianFrom a Levantine nation
Levantine · Middle Eastern · Arab · Mediterranean · Jordanian · Gulf · Ottoman · cuisine
Syrup-soaked cheese pastry
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- phylloUltra-thin pastry dough
- semolinaGranular durum wheat product
pistachios · rosewater · orange blossom · shredded · pastry · sweet · cream · sugar
Cutting into thin pieces
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- layeringForming successive strata
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
toasting · melting · stretching · kneading · crisping · caramelizing · assembling · drizzling
Ninth Islamic month
- iftarSunset meal ending fast
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
wedding · gathering · hospitality · guest · dessert table · holiday · special occasion · breaking fast
Palestinian
From territories near Israel
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
Syrian · Levantine · Middle Eastern · Arab · Mediterranean · Jordanian · Gulf · Ottoman · cuisine · authentic
knafeh
Syrup-soaked cheese pastry
semolina · pistachios · rosewater · orange blossom · shredded · pastry · sweet · cream · sugar · butter
shredding
Cutting into thin pieces
pressing · toasting · melting · stretching · kneading · crisping · caramelizing · assembling · drizzling · unmolding
Ramadan
Ninth Islamic month
- iftarSunset meal ending fast
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
feast · wedding · gathering · hospitality · guest · dessert table · holiday · special occasion · breaking fast · festival
- Middle Eastern foodhummus, falafel, pita, shawarma, tabbouleh
- Egyptian foodful medames, dukkah, foul, sugarcane juice
- iftar foodsdates, samosa, biryani, kebabs, lentil soup
- Sweet Pastriesbaklava, phyllo pastries, fried dough, gulab jamun, bunuelos
- Kadaifknafeh
- sweetscandy, candies, chocolates, chocolate, fudge
kunafaice cream
Churned frozen dairy dessert
gelato · kulfi · sorbet · frozen yogurt · semifreddo
kunafamousse
Airy whipped preparation
pudding · panna cotta · custard · flan · crème brûlée