Palestinian Konafe #recipe #desserts #knafeh #palestine
This is Palestinian knafeh — golden, gooey, and unapologetically rich.
Crispy kataifi pastry, stretchy cheese, and that fragrant syrup to finish it off.
We don’t shy away from the ghee — it’s what gives the pastry its signature crunch and balances the sweetness just right.
The key? Low and slow on the stovetop, with constant rotation until those edges turn golden.
I made this with a huge smile on my face — and every bite reminds me why I love what I do.
Tag someone who needs to try this beauty!
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Palestinian Knafeh Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 packet of kataifi pastry
• ~1 cup of ghee (plus more if needed)
• Sweet cheese (or mozzarella block, grated or sliced thin)
• For the syrup:
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Optional: splash of orange blossom water
Method
• Pull apart your kataifi pastry by hand, then blend it lightly in a food processor or blender until fluffy.
• Transfer to a bowl and pour over about 1 cup of melted ghee. Toss and mix well until every strand is coated. Add more ghee one spoon at a time if needed — every bit should glisten.
• Grease a nonstick tray with ghee and press your kataifi evenly into it, flattening and compressing it gently.
• Layer your cheese over the top — make sure it’s not too thick so it melts properly. If you can’t find sweet cheese, use block mozzarella — but always avoid pre-shredded.
• In a separate saucepan, make your syrup: combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and orange blossom (if using). Simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
• Place your tray on the stovetop over low heat. This step is key — keep rotating the tray constantly to ensure even browning. Don’t let it sit still or it can burn.
• Use a butter knife to gently check the edge — once it’s golden and crisp, it’s ready to flip.
• Flip carefully onto a serving plate and pour the warm syrup over immediately.
• Serve warm and enjoy that crisp outside, gooey cheese stretch, and fragrant sweetness in every bite.
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Mmmm kneffe the ultimate indulgence!
Love kunafeh
Это не только палестинское блюдо это арабское блюдо не выдумывай ты глупая женщина
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künefe is turkish❤
My favorite kunafa
it’s the same all over the middle east!!!
Omggg
Weird how this & Turkish one look very similar, yet the Lebanese one seems different. The Palestinian one looks nicer – I think the Lebanese one doesn't use the Kataifi pastry.
Cute chef 🙈😍
But why do you call it Palestinian knafe, when it's just knafe, a traditional Arab sweet?
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Allahumma bariklana fii Palestina❤❤❤
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It's not just dessert, it's a teste of home.
Inshallah
I cannot wait to try this one day. The authentic one. Or at least try to make it 🙏🏼🌝
My favorite pastry 😋 discovered it while I was living in Turkiye. Addictive!
It's not just kunefe, it's a work of art!!
What’s the recipe??
Beautiful people, amazing food!
I love it with vanilla ice cream 😋
I ak in love with kunafe.. the one in this video looks soooo good!! allah bless Palestine!
yummm. Long live Palestina. Long live Palestinian people
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Yumeeeeee❤. Looks so delicious
My favorite dessert as a Turk ❤ Our Hatay künefe is very famous too 🙂 Greetings to the dignified people of Palestine.
Except there is no such place as Palestine. Looks delicious though.
Palestinians are starving
I would so love to visit Iran. Such lovely people and food. Probably get kidnapped though 😢
Yummy
Ma Shaa Allah ❤❤❤❤ sister 🍉
Which cheese u used?
There is a Palestine 🇵🇸 but some land thieves stole it and they will try 2 to steal all the arab land and eventually it will fall
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Its from Türkiye. Künefe
Typical of an Israeli trying to occupy a plate of Palestinian dessert. No limits to their treachery
Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤