15-Min Crispy Cheese Kunefe with Fresh Fruit
Shredded phyllo crisped in butter with melted white cheese, drowned in cool simple syrup, topped with pistachios and a cold milk pour. Served alongside fresh watermelon, melon, and peaches for a sweet, crunchy, juicy contrast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add shredded phyllo, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Scatter crumbled cheese over the phyllo and stir until starting to melt, 90 seconds.
Step 4
Slide onto a serving plate and immediately pour cool syrup over the top.
Step 5
Top with chopped pistachios. Arrange fresh fruit on the side of the plate.
Step 6
Pour cold milk over the kunefe just before eating and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
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