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02 April 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This famous dessert from Hatay is made by layering shredded kadayif pastry tossed with butter around melting cheese, then baking it. The crispy pastry and stretchy cheese are covered with syrup and served hot.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the syrup

10 min

Bring the sugar and water to a boil, add the lemon juice, and boil for a few more minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool.

2

Prepare the kadayif

10 min

Break the shredded kadayif into small pieces by hand. Toss it thoroughly with the melted butter so every strand is coated.

3

Layer it in the pan

10 min

Press half of the kadayif firmly into a round pan. Spread the cheese evenly on top, cover with the remaining kadayif, and press it down again.

4

Bake the kunefe

20 min

Bake in the preheated oven or cook in a kunefe pan on the stovetop until the bottom is golden. If needed, briefly finish it under the broiler.

5

Add the syrup and serve

5 min

Immediately pour the cold syrup over the hot kunefe. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve hot.

Reminder

Allergens: contains milk and dairy (cheese) and wheat (gluten). Important: Serve kunefe hot. The cheese firms up as it cools and loses its signature stretch, so bring it to the table as soon as it is baked.

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İrem Biçer Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Ben bu kadar uzun pişirmenin gerekli olduğunu düşünmüyorum, daha kısada da oluyor. Bence tarif biraz fazla şekerli, herkese göre değişir tabii.

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Ebru Recipe Owner 3 months ago

Geri bildiriminiz için teşekkürler, bir dahaki güncellemede göz önünde bulunduracağım.

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