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Description
A delicious dessert featuring crispy kataifi pastry layered with sweet fillings for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- 200g kataifi pastry
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey or syrup
- 1 cup whipped cream or custard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Separate kataifi pastry strands and mix with melted butter.
- Press half the kataifi into a baking dish for the base.
- Sprinkle nuts, sugar, and cinnamon evenly over the base.
- Top with remaining kataifi pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle honey or syrup over the hot pastry.
- Let cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or custard.
Notes
- Kataifi pastry can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or honey.
- For extra crunch, toast nuts before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern