Stovetop Kunafa with Cheese
Desserts & Bakery

Stovetop Kunafa with Cheese

Stovetop Kunafa with Cheese – Thin, crispy shredded phyllo dough stuffed with melted cheese, cooked on a griddle and served hot with simple syrup.

35 min
Total Time
6 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Levant
Origin

Ingredients

  • Fine shredded phyllo dough (Kunafa) 400 g
  • Mozzarella cheese 300 g
  • Ghee 100 g
  • Simple syrup (Attar) 1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1 Mixing

    Toss the shredded Kunafa dough with the melted ghee until well coated.

  2. 2 Preparation

    Spread a layer of the dough in a skillet, add the cheese in the center, and cover with a second layer of dough.

  3. 3 Frying

    Cook over low heat, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

  4. 4 Adding liquid

    Pour the simple syrup over the Kunafa immediately after removing it from the heat.