Kadayif
A quick and easy version of the classic Middle Eastern dessert, featuring crispy shredded phyllo dough soaked in a sweet syrup and topped with pistachios.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Melt 4 tbsp butter. In a bowl, toss the 8 oz kadayif dough with the melted butter until well coated.
Step 3
Press the buttered dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish or baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 4
Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baked kadayif. Let it absorb for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Sprinkle with 0.25 cup chopped pistachios before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- small saucepan
- mixing bowl
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