Easy knafeh with Mozzarella Cheese

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A sweet decadent dessert with a crunchy, buttery, golden phyllo exterior and a creamy cheesy filling that is soaked with simple syrup!

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visually stimulating

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shredded phyllo dough package unsalted butter Belgioioso or mozzarella cheese salt Ashta (optiona)l sugar blossom water ose water ground pistachio simple syrup

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Preheat oven to 350°F, and remove the salt from the cheese in water for 1-2 hours, changing the water a few times.

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Step 2

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Place all of the finely shredded phyllo back in the pan or in a bowl. Place the drained cheese in food processor, add blossom water, rose water, and sugar. Blend until cheese is finely chopped into small curd cheese.

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Grease your pan using melted butter (optional) or cooking oil spray. Place half of the finely shredded phyllo in the pan. Press down so that the pan is all covered and even.

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Next layer will be the finely chopped cheese mix. Place cheese all over the surface

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Cover the last layer with the remaining half of finely chopped phyllo dough in patches until all areas are covered. Place in the oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Garnish with ground pistachios and generously drizzle with simple syrup. Enjoy!

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