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Konafa bil gibna (kounafa au fromage)

A sweet-and-savory version of kounafa, where kataifi shreds wrap a soft, melting fresh cheese. Very popular in Egypt, it is eaten warm straight from the oven, with a sugar syrup soaking the golden strands.

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Instructions

  1. Prepare the syrup by boiling the sugar, water and lemon for 8 minutes, then let it cool.
  2. Crumble the kataifi into a bowl and mix it with the melted butter to coat it well.
  3. Spread half of the kataifi in a greased dish, then spread the fresh cheese and mozzarella over it, leaving a border of pastry free.
  4. Cover with the rest of the kataifi and press down lightly, then fold the edges over the cheese to close it.
  5. Bake at 190 °C for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is nicely golden.
  6. Pour the cold syrup over it as soon as it comes out of the oven, flavor with orange blossom water, then serve warm, sprinkled with pistachios.

Variations and tips

Gentler oven version. Lower the temperature to 170 °C and extend baking by 5 minutes for a runnier cheese.

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