Classic Cheese Kunafa

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine 100g of sugar, 100ml of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. 3

   Take the 500g of kunafa dough and shred it into small pieces. You can use a food processor or your hands to do this.

4. 4

   Melt some butter and mix it with the shredded kunafa dough until well coated.

5. 5

   Grease a baking dish with butter and spread half of the kunafa dough evenly at the bottom.

6. 6

   Spread the 200g of cheese evenly over the layer of kunafa dough.

7. 7

   Cover the cheese with the remaining half of the kunafa dough, pressing it down gently.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

9. 9

   Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the hot kunafa.

10. 10

    Allow the kunafa to absorb the syrup for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Classic Cheese Kunafa warm.