https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/sweet/Recent content in Sweet on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usSat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---ii/Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---ii/<hr> <h3 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Knafeh pastry</li> <li>Ghee</li> <li>Mozzarella (shredded)</li> <li>Double cream (extra thick)</li> <li>Food colouring (orange)</li> </ul> <h4 id="for-the-syrup"> For the syrup: <a class="anchor" href="#for-the-syrup">#</a> </h4> <ul> <li>Sugar – 2 cups</li> <li>Boiled water – 1 cup</li> <li>Lemon juice – few drops</li> <li>Rose water – 1 tablespoon</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="syrup-preparation"> Syrup Preparation <a class="anchor" href="#syrup-preparation">#</a> </h3> <ol> <li>Add sugar and boiled water to a pan.</li> <li>Add drops of lemon juice (or a little citric acid).</li> <li>Boil for 3 to 4 minutes.</li> <li>Add rose water.</li> <li>Set aside to cool before use.</li> </ol> <hr> <h3 id="recipe"> Recipe <a class="anchor" href="#recipe">#</a> </h3> <ol> <li>Use knafeh pastry from a Mediterranean shop.</li> <li>Use a food processor to cut the pastry finely.</li> <li>Mix pastry with ghee and orange food colouring until well combined.</li> <li>For the stuffing, mix ¾ mozzarella cheese with double cream (make sure to drain all water from the cheese).</li> <li>Grease the baking tray with some ghee.</li> <li>Spread half of the pastry mixture evenly in the tray.</li> <li>Add the cheese and cream stuffing layer in the middle.</li> <li>Cover with the remaining pastry mixture.</li> <li>Use your hand to gently spread the pastry and stuffing evenly.</li> <li>Preheat the oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the pastry turns crispy and golden.</li> <li>Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pastry.</li> <li>Decorate with pistachios and serve.</li> </ol> <hr> <p><a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/">Home</a> | <a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/"> Dessert </a></p>https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---iii/Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---iii/<h1 id="kunafa"> Kunafa <a class="anchor" href="#kunafa">#</a> </h1> <p>Kunafa (also spelled <strong>knafeh</strong>, <strong>kunafeh</strong>, <strong>kunafah</strong>) is a Mediterranean cheese pastry soaked in sweet sugar syrup, popular across regions once part of the Ottoman Empire. Traditionally, it uses <em>kataifi</em> pastry with <em>Naboulsi</em> or <em>Akawi</em> cheese.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <h3 id="for-kunafa"> For Kunafa <a class="anchor" href="#for-kunafa">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li><strong>Kataifi / Vermicelli</strong> – 200 g</li> <li><strong>Ghee</strong> – 50 g</li> <li><strong>Mozzarella (slices)</strong> – 5</li> <li><strong>Food colouring (orange)</strong> – a pinch (optional)</li> </ul> <h3 id="optional-layer-use-one"> Optional Layer (use one) <a class="anchor" href="#optional-layer-use-one">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li><strong>Semolina layer:</strong> <ul> <li>½ cup milk</li> <li>3 tbsp semolina</li> <li>3 tbsp sugar</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Or Ricotta cheese</strong> – 200 g</li> <li><strong>Or Extra thick double cream</strong></li> <li><strong>Or Mawa (khoya) + chenna + sugar</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="for-the-syrup"> For the Syrup <a class="anchor" href="#for-the-syrup">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li><strong>Sugar</strong> – 1½ cups</li> <li><strong>Water</strong> – 1 cup</li> <li><strong>Lemon juice</strong> – 1 teaspoon</li> <li><strong>Cinnamon stick</strong> – 1 <ul> <li><em>Optional alternative:</em> 5 saffron strands</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 id="optional-garnish"> Optional Garnish <a class="anchor" href="#optional-garnish">#</a> </h3> <p>(Adjust as preferred)</p>