Knafeh

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Place the knafeh in a bowl and roughly cut it.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Pour in the melted butter and yellow food colouring, then mix well with your hands.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   In a separate bowl, mix the milk, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons sugar, and corn flour well.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Heat the liquid and bring it to a boil.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   When it thickens, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add the mozzarella and mix well.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Make a base with half of the knafeh in a baking dish and gently press it down to level the dough.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Pour the cheese mixture over the base and level it with a spoon.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Cover with the remaining half of the knafeh.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Bake in a preheated 200°C oven for about 20–25 minutes, until the kunafa is golden and crunchy on the surface.

    20–25 min
11. 11
    Step 11:

    For the syrup, boil the water in a pan and dissolve 1 cup sugar in it for 4–5 minutes, stirring continuously, or cook until slightly thickened.

    4–5 min
12. 12
    Step 12:

    Add the lemon juice and rose water, then mix well.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Evenly pour the syrup over the kunafa as soon as it comes out of the oven.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Serve the kunafa.