Kanafeh
Kanafeh is a rich and sweet Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough or semolina dough, filled with soft cheese, and soaked in aromatic sugar syrup. It is cherished for its contrasting textures of crispy crust and gooey cheese, often garnished with crushed pistachios. This dessert holds cultural significance as a celebratory dish during religious and festive occasions in Syria and the Levant.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams
- 300 grams
- 150 grams
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1/2 cup
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Syrian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Kanafeh has origins tracing back to the Levant region, including Syria, where it evolved as a unique sweet that combines local cheese and pastry traditions, becoming a symbol of hospitality and festivity.
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