حلويات شامية (Knafeh)

A decadent dessert with semolina and sweet cheese filling.

Ingredients

• 1 lb semolina dough
• 2 cups akawi cheese
• 1 cup sugar syrup
• 0.5 cup ghee
• 1 tsp rose water
• 0.5 cup pistachios

Method

1. Sprinkle ghee over shredded semolina dough.
2. Layer with cheese, bake at 350°F until cheese melts.
3. Remove, immediately pour syrup and rose water.
4. Top with pistachios before serving.

Chef's tips

• Ensure semolina is well-coated with ghee for crunch.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting.