Recipe series: Step-by-step guide for preparing Kunafeh

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 Kunafeh: The Ultimate Middle Eastern Dessert Recipe




Kunafeh is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded phyllo dough and a sweet cheese filling. This step-by-step recipe for Kunafeh will guide you through making this delightful dessert. It's the ultimate sweet treat for those who love Middle Eastern cuisine. Made with phyllo dough, cheese, sugar, water, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and unsalted butter, Kunafeh is a dessert that will impress your guests. Try it today and enjoy the sweet, syrup-soaked taste of this traditional Middle Eastern dish.

The dish is traditionally made with a type of soft cheese called Nabulsi, which is native to the region. However, you can use other types of cheese, such as ricotta or cream cheese, to make the filling if Nabulsi is not available.

Making Kunafeh is a bit time-consuming, but the end result is well worth the effort. Here's a step-by-step recipe to guide you through the process.


  • Ingredients:

  1. 1 package of phyllo dough
  2. 1 lb of Nabulsi cheese or ricotta cheese
  3. 1 cup of sugar
  4. 1 cup of water
  5. 2 tbsp of lemon juice
  6. 1 tsp of orange blossom water
  7. 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  8. 1 cup of finely chopped pistachios (optional)



  • Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the orange blossom water. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, crumble the cheese and set aside.

  4. Take a sheet of phyllo dough and place it in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Brush the top with melted butter. Repeat with another 9-10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter as you go.

  5. Spread the cheese evenly over the phyllo layers.

  6. Top the cheese with another 9-10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter as you go. Make sure to brush the top layer of phyllo generously with butter.

  7. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the Kunafeh into diamond-shaped pieces. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios, if using.

  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the phyllo is crispy.

  9. Remove from the oven and pour the syrup over the top of the Kunafeh. Allow cooling for 10 minutes.

  10. Serve the Kunafeh warm, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.


Enjoy your delicious, syrup-soaked Kunafeh! This dish is the perfect ending to any Middle Eastern feast and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.



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