Kataifi

Name: Kataifi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb kataifi dough, thawed; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1.5 cups water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp honey

Crispy shredded phyllo pastries stuffed with spiced walnuts and soaked in a scented honey syrup.

70 minMediumServes 12380 cal/serving

GreekDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb kataifi dough, thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 cups granulated sugar
1.5 cups water
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1.5 cups water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp honey in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes and cool completely.
2

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and mix 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves in a medium bowl.
3

Gently untangle 1 lb thawed kataifi dough strands in a large bowl and toss with 1 cup melted unsalted butter until thoroughly coated.
4

Take small bundles of dough, place a tablespoon of nut mix on one end, roll tightly into cylinders, and arrange in a baking dish.
5

Bake for 45 minutes until deep golden brown.
6

Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baked pastries immediately and let soak for 2 hours before serving.

Questions

Can I make Kataifi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kataifi keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Kataifi?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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