15-Min Crispy Künefe with Pistachios
Crispy shredded phyllo wrapped around melted cheese, soaked in warm honey syrup and topped with pistachios. Ready in minutes—no oven needed, just a skillet and a drizzle of magic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Warm honey and water together in a small pot over low heat, stirring once. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2
Melt 1.5 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, about 60 seconds.
Step 3
Add half the phyllo dough and stir constantly until golden and crispy, breaking up clumps, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Scatter mozzarella over the phyllo, press gently, then top with remaining phyllo and remaining butter. Stir and cook until cheese melts and phyllo crisps, ~1.5 minutes.
Step 5
Slide künefe onto a plate and immediately pour warm honey syrup over the top, letting it soak in.
Step 6
Crown with chopped pistachios and serve hot with Turkish tea or milk on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch non-stick skillet
- small pot
- wooden spoon
- plate
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