Kunefe with Cheese Filling

Kunefe with Cheese Filling

Ingredients

  • 300 g CEREN Fresh Kadayıf
  • 150 g unsalted cheese (like Hatay cheese or mozzarella), shredded
  • 150 g butter, melted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ lemon slice
  • Crushed pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare syrup: Boil sugar, water, and lemon slice for 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Butter kadayıf: Shred and separate kadayıf strands. Pour melted butter over and massage until well-coated.

Assemble: In a shallow pan, spread half of the kadayıf, pressing gently. Add a layer of cheese. Cover with remaining kadayıf, pressing again to create a compact layer.

Cook: Place pan over medium heat or bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy on both sides (flip halfway if cooking on stovetop).

Finish: Immediately pour cold syrup over hot künefe. Garnish with pistachios. Serve warm so the cheese stretches.

👉 A signature Middle Eastern dessert, gooey inside, crispy outside.