Kanafeh or Kunafa or Kanafi Recipe

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Kanafeh or Kunafa or Kanafi
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Directions:

  1. Make Syrup first:.
  2. Bring water and sugar to a boil, reduce heat.
  3. Add lemon juice and rose water (optional).
  4. Simmer until all sugar is dissolved, about 5-10min.
  5. Set aside to cool.
  6. Kanafi:.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Drain ricotta of excess liquid and mix with other cheese.
  9. Remove shredded phyllo dough from box and loosen shreds in a large bowl.
  10. Toss the shreds with melted butter to coat evenly.
  11. Arrange half of the buttered dough evenly on a 9X13 pan or baking dish.
  12. Spoon cheese mixture on top in an even layer.
  13. Place the remaining dough on top and press lightly with hands.
  14. Cover with foil and bake 30 min at 350°F.
  15. Remove foil and bake an additional 30 min or until crisp and golden .
  16. Serve warm or room temp with lemon syrup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1098.24 Kcal (4598 kJ)
Calories from fat 799.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 88.87g 137%
Cholesterol 268.16mg 89%
Sodium 382.01mg 16%
Potassium 233.08mg 5%
Total Carbs 40.53g 14%
Sugars 30.76g 123%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 37.34g 75%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 880.5mg 88%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 282.58 Kcal (1183 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.87g 137%
Cholesterol 69mg 89%
Sodium 98.29mg 16%
Potassium 59.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.43g 14%
Sugars 7.92g 123%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 9.61g 75%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 226.5mg 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.3
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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