Nabulsi Knafeh

The most famous and delicious Palestinian dessert, renowned in Palestine and specifically Nablus. Served hot and soaked in syrup on special occasions, it is characterized by its rich cheese flavor.

Desserts45 min6 servings

Ingredients

0.5 kg Knafeh dough (shredded phyllo)
0.5 kg Akawi cheese (desalted)
Small amount of Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Ghee or butter
Sugar syrup (Attar)
Pistachios for garnish
Orange food coloring (optional)

Steps

1Shred the knafeh dough and mix it thoroughly with melted ghee and coloring.
2Place half of the dough in a baking tray and press down firmly.
3Grate the cheese over the dough layer, then add a little mozzarella.
4Cover the cheese with the remaining dough and press gently.
5Bake until it reaches a golden-brown color.
6Pour the syrup over it immediately after taking it out of the oven.
7Garnish with pistachios and serve hot.

Recipes

Nabulsi Knafeh

The most famous and delicious Palestinian dessert, renowned in Palestine and specifically Nablus. Served hot and soaked in syrup on special occasions, it is characterized by its rich cheese flavor.

Desserts45 min6 servings

Ingredients

0.5 kg Knafeh dough (shredded phyllo)
0.5 kg Akawi cheese (desalted)
Small amount of Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Ghee or butter
Sugar syrup (Attar)
Pistachios for garnish
Orange food coloring (optional)

Steps

1Shred the knafeh dough and mix it thoroughly with melted ghee and coloring.
2Place half of the dough in a baking tray and press down firmly.
3Grate the cheese over the dough layer, then add a little mozzarella.
4Cover the cheese with the remaining dough and press gently.
5Bake until it reaches a golden-brown color.
6Pour the syrup over it immediately after taking it out of the oven.
7Garnish with pistachios and serve hot.