Middle Eastern Knafeh with Olive Tapenade
A creamy and savory dessert inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring a crispy knafeh crust and a rich olive tapenade filling.
Ingredients
- ●1 package Knafehavailable in most Middle Eastern markets
- ●1/2 cup pitted Green olivesuse a combination of green and black olives for added flavor
- ●1/4 cup pitted Eastern olivesadd a salty, savory flavor to the tapenade
- ●1 cup Fatty creamheavy cream or half-and-half work well
- ●8 oz Middle cream cheesesoftened to room temperature
- ●1/4 cup chopped Fresh parsleygarnish the tapenade with fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Crumble the knafeh into a bowl and mix with a pinch of salt.
- 3
Transfer the knafeh mixture to a baking dish and press it into an even layer.
- 4
Bake the knafeh for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 5
While the knafeh is baking, make the olive tapenade by combining the green and Eastern olives in a blender or food processor.
- 6
Add the fatty cream and mix until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Stir in the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- 8
Once the knafeh is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 9
Spoon the olive tapenade over the knafeh and garnish with fresh parsley.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!