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Knafeh with Cheese and Eastern Spices
A unique twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, this knafeh recipe combines nutty flavors with creamy cheese and eastern spices.
⏱40 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Knafeh cheese
- ●1 tsp Middle eastern spicesincluding cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves
- ●1 package Nutty pastry doughsuch as phyllo or baklava dough
- ●1/2 cup Sugar
- ●2 tbsp Ghee or unsalted butter
- ●1 tsp Rose wateroptional
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Unroll the nutty pastry dough and cut it into small squares.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the knafeh cheese, middle eastern spices, and sugar.
- 4
Place a square of pastry dough in the bottom of a baking dish.
- 5
Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on top of the pastry.
- 6
Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of pastry on top.
- 7
Dot the top of the pastry with ghee or unsalted butter.
- 8
Bake the knafeh for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 10
Drizzle with rose water, if using.
- 11
Serve warm.