Kunafa Sweet

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, separate the kunafa dough strands and pour the melted butter over them. Mix well to ensure all strands are coated with butter.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the layer of kunafa dough.

7. 7

   Cover the cheese layer with the remaining 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

   While the kunafa is baking, prepare the sugar syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

10. 10

    Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the rose water and orange blossom water.

11. 11

    Once the kunafa is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the prepared syrup evenly over the hot kunafa.

12. 12

    Allow the kunafa to absorb the syrup and cool slightly.

13. 13

    Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

14. 14

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Kunafa Sweet.