Palestinian Knafeh

KNAFEH. The Sweetheart of the Middle East.
This pastry made of shredded fillo/phyllo dough stuffed with cheese and soaked in sweet sugar-based syrup is an iconic dessert across the Levantine countries!
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[@sameera6255]

From a yemeni, palestinians make the BEST knefah. You guys are the best

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you Sameera! 😊

[@aliadizzle]

I didn't know knafeh was so easy!! I am going to make it for my Palestinian family at Christmas this year!!

[@StitchingCuisines]

It's easy and delicious! Let me know how the recipe turns out :)

[@ssaah59ify]

Awww, this mother/daughter collaboration reminded me if my mother. Thank you!

[@StitchingCuisines]

I am glad that this brought up nice memories :)

[@MichelleDuran13]

I miss you guys! Please continue to post, I keep playing your recipes on repeat 😭💗

[@rababahamjad5946]

This video made me so happy 😭 Masha’Allah😭 May Allah bless you and your family ❤️

[@rlhaas87]

Thank you for the video! My man is Palestinian from Jenin and I can't wait to make knafeh for him :)

[@j.r.a5387]

I am from Gaza,...the Jenin and Qabatiya men are our real brothers...

[@mblake4007]

You have an awesome open-minded yet traditional Mom! Bless your family! The kenafeh looks amazing!

[@arababe24]

I just made this (my first time) and it’s so delicious wallah, shukran kteer! Have been craving it since my last piece in Ramallah earlier this year!

[@friscoHub415]

OMG I just made your knafeh recipe for my wife and two kids and we loved it it tasted sooooooooo amazing thank you for this recipe it was great my Tata Najla would be proud of me. thank you

[@StitchingCuisines]

I'm so pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for the support :)

[@syedriyaz781]

Assalam. Ur brother from india. Love and support for Palestine.

[@sarag1158]

My friend Palestinian friend turned me onto this when we visited Little Palestine in Chicago. Mind blown!!!! I can't find it in the Bay Area but she ws kind enough to invite me over to teach me. Thank you for sharing your family recipe.

[@amirae-l6254]

IM WATCHING MOST OF YOUR VIDEOS, IM CRAZY OF KNAFEH.. LOVE FOR DUBAI...

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for your support! :)

[@nannystarr]

Yummy i need to make this ... have her maqlooba

[@proconsoles_nl]

I have eaten this dish for the first time in my life at the Beverwijkse Bazare (market) in The Netherlands, and thought, this is one of the best dishes (deserts) I have ever eaten. I like cheesecake a lot, and I liked this one very much. Very tastefull. I am a member of a cooking club and I am going to make this one for Friday evening. Thanks a lot for making this video :-)

[@StitchingCuisines]

That's wonderful to read! I hope you enjoyed trying my Knafeh recipe! :)

[@lth1020]

Thank you so much … mine came out delicious. A coworker introduced me to this delicious dessert and I just had to make it. It is my favorite dessert! My first try making so took to work and my coworker from Morocco was impressed. Not bad from a Cuban:-)

[@StitchingCuisines]

That's wonderful! I'm happy to read that you tried the recipe and enjoyed it with friends. :) I hope you will try making more of my recipes!

[@mstiaralynnful]

Thank you for making this video. My teta just passed away and she was the best cook ever. I didn't get a chance to learn all her recipes... Watching this video made me cry thinking of her but also excited to make your recipe. ❤

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for your support! My condolences to your family. I can only imagine how delicious her food must have been. I am happy that my video has brought you joy. :)

[@ranabader8268]

this recipe really helped I wanted to make Knafeh for my cooking class and I couldn't find a clear recipe I am Palestinian as well and I really like Knafeh😊👍 x

[@StitchingCuisines]

That's great to hear! I am glad my recipe was easy to follow. :)

[@yomigarcia7532]

Finally the best Recipe for Kunafa!!!!... i cannot wait to make it ALLAHHHH!!!!.....

[@jasmineerikat5308]

Looks so good! Now I'm hungry for Knafeh

[@StitchingCuisines]

+Jasmine Erikat Thank you habibti. Come over and I will make you some

[@mrmohammad7267]

waaaa its so nice i saw many recipe of kanfeh but its so easy to others inshallah i will try it also

[@StitchingCuisines]

I hope you try the recipe! It may be easier to follow my recipe off of my website at stitchingcuisines.com/palestinian-knafeh/ :)

[@kerstboom20000]

Hello, Many thanks for your delicious recipe. I made i at home. We enjoy eating it with thea. Internet has brought people together. Greeting from Netherland

[@nawelzellouf9944]

Machaallah, it's look so delicious, saha w afiya

[@StitchingCuisines]

JazakAllah Kheir! 😊

[@aprilk3002]

Thank you for this video. You two are amazing. I love a cheese desert that isn't too sweet.

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for your kind words and your support! :)

[@zeeshansaid3545]

Easy Recipe wow

[@chrispowell4242]

ahha im glad to see moms from all different cultures are all the same xD. she reminds me of my mother.

[@samiraelhassan8028]

مشاء الله الله يخليلك البنوتات الحلوين ويعطيكي العافيه ويسلم الايادي علي هل آكلات الطيبين شكرًا

[@StitchingCuisines]

+Samira El Hassan تسلمي عزيزتي ويخليلك أحبابك. شكرا على كلامك الطيب :)

[@samiraelhassan8028]

+Stitching Cuisines الله يسلمك ،عندي منك طلب لو سمحتي وصفه كعك الخميس هو شكله مستدير خمسه سنتي السمك بنكهة اليائسون والشمر وحبه البركه وشكرا

[@StitchingCuisines]

عزيزتي سميرة، أنا آسفة لم أقم بعمل كعك الخميس من قبل ولكن اعمل كعك الينسون، كعك بالتمر، وكعك بالجوز وكعك بالفستق الحلبي

[@haniahasan3264]

im pakistani and i've been trying to find a walkthrough recipe I can follow! such a good job it looks delicious hopefully mine turns out even close to similar :)

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you! I am glad my recipe was easy to follow :) Let me know how it turns out!

[@patricianajar9601]

Loved your video!!! Your mom is an amazing cook!!!

[@sourfruta4076]

Thank you a lot for teaching us how to make knafeh. I can't wait to try making my own

[@StitchingCuisines]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know how it turns out. :)

[@aliadizzle]

You mentioned that you take requests - can you please make mansaf?? :-) It's my favorite!

[@StitchingCuisines]

Definitely! The recipe will be up soon:)

[@IbnSaifi]

Well done Baraa'a with filming. I would have liked a little more close up shots of exactly what they were doing with the ingredients to see the consistency etc. But excellent video nonetheless. Can't wait to make it. I will try and tweet some pictures of my attempt when I come round to it :)

[@StitchingCuisines]

+IbnSaifi Thank you! Bara'ah will be happy to hear that her first time filming a video was enjoyed. I look forward to seeing your Knafeh pictures! :)

[@talbor9453]

looking great, im also a vegan/ . whan im making a knaffe i use a banana instead a cheese

[@IbnSaifi]

Request: Maqloobeh!

[@StitchingCuisines]

+IbnSaifi Yes! Maqlouba is definitely on my list to make. Keep a look out for the video soon. :)

[@bilaloriqat]

Such a cute video!

[@StitchingCuisines]

+Bilal Oriqat Thank you habibi

[@lisamercer9517]

Your video came up when I googled knafeh. We have a new Mediterranean-style restaurant in our area and it's the first one to to have knafeh on the menu but didn't say what it was. It looks very delicious! I will have to go on your website and see more videos. I subscribed immediately! Thank you for sharing!

[@ranyahasan189]

Great video! I will be making knafeh today and I will be using this video.

[@manjeshwilliam760]

Thank you for teaching

[@maktry]

Excellent video, love your work.

[@friscoHub415]

this is my all time favorite my Tata would make me my own tray.....and I would eat it all

[@StitchingCuisines]

Tatas are the best :)

[@bchfreak]

Thank you for this video! I LOVE kenefa now I can try to make it at home . In sha Allah 😁 Baraka Allahu fik ❤🖤💚⚘

[@MrDanielRadtke]

Hi. We got a twinning dinner between Dundee and Nablus in November andI have to cook and I would love to try your recipe.

[@TheYoucompaq]

Viva Palestina ("Long live Palestine")

[@hannanhammouiri2596]

shukran so much for sharing this.

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for watching and supporting! :)

[@claudinemckay3743]

Love it!

[@rukhsanaskitchenusa271]

Nice 🥘 food

[@najwaadams7783]

Ahhh My favourite favourite ..did I say it's my favourite!! It's my ultimate favourite....

[@friscoHub415]

omg that looks amazing nice video thank you

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed he recipe :)

[@noramuhsin138]

Loved the video! Pls make Mansaf! I love it and don't know how to make it!

[@StitchingCuisines]

+Nora Muhsin I would love to make Mansaf! Especially the Palestinian way, because of how we make the labn, or yogurt. :) It's now on my list of videos to film soon.

[@nidiashalabi2036]

You have a selfie with Fousey... how cool!

[@suedstadt72]

Very nice and Sweet Video :) palestinian mothers are all the Same :)

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for the support and that is so kind of you! :)

[@jonnyboat2]

This tastes good to me already and I’ve never even heard of it before. Such a cute girl.

[@r.a.8582]

Thanks for the video ladies.. I could almost smell the delicious Knafeh through the screen. It looks awesome. Can i auggest you make mnazzalet Beitinjaan in a future video? Thanks

[@denaalawajalawaj2637]

I would like to see how to make qurabiya.

[@hhyurcool279]

hi! i'm a new suscriber and your channel is amazing, i love the homestyle cooking! can you please do a baklava recipe?

[@StitchingCuisines]

+hhyurcool279 Hello! Thank you for subscribing. :) I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. I plan on putting together a baklava recipe soon.

[@M7md7534]

تسلم ال أيادي او صحتين.

[@TracyD2]

The orange color significant for anything.

[@StitchingCuisines]

The red color is used to make the dessert look appealing. The recipe can be made without it if you prefer not to use food dye. 😊

[@friscoHub415]

marhaba can you please make okra with the red tomato sauce that you dip with bread please I hadn't had it since my grandma passed away thank you

[@StitchingCuisines]

Marhabteen! You touched my heart ❤️ Okra is one of my daughters favorite dishes. I would love to make it. It is now on my list :)

[@ckamil5783]

Thanks!

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@WOWfunnyVideos]

Shukran for sharing your talent in the kitchen! Question...what happens when you cannot locate Kanefeh dough at your local grocery store? Any tips for making it from traditional phillo dough?

[@StitchingCuisines]

Hello WowFunnyVideos, Thanks for watching! I usually purchase shredded phyllo dough from my local grocery store: Vons, Albertsons, Safeway, Walmart, etc. It will be in the freezer section. This is the brand that I prefer to use: www.athensfoods.com/athens-kataifi-shredded-fillo/ I hope that helps! 😊

[@WOWfunnyVideos]

+Stitching Cuisines : Thank you for your reply! :) However, you didn't answer my question...what happens when you cannot locate Kanefeh dough at your local grocery store? Any tips for making it from traditional phillo dough?

[@StitchingCuisines]

I'm sorry. I don't know how to make phyllo dough from scratch. I have always purchased it frozen from the grocery store. I hope you're still able to try out the recipe. 😊

[@user-pp5ri9dq4y]

i bought it on the internet

[@saidashama3778]

Please make Mansaf.

[@StitchingCuisines]

You can find the video for my Mansaf recipe here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpiTdINupd6Bi6c and my recipe on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/mansaf. Enjoy! :)

[@Akitnaya]

TY FOR THIS! I've been trying to find a good step by step video to make this for my bf! Can I request grape leaves? How Lebanese people make it? I've searched for a while for a good recipe & haven't found 1 till date.

[@StitchingCuisines]

You're welcome! My grape leaves recipe is up on my website at stitchingcuisines.com. It is a step-by-step recipe with pictures. But, I make it the Palestinian way. I hope that you try it and enjoy it! :)

[@akramtobbieh3415]

cute video . sahtan . Libani from Australia

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thanks for the support! :)

[@Rawann101]

Can you make a video showing how to make roz wa haleeb?

[@idulfawzy7474]

I mis u r food

[@StitchingCuisines]

There are more recipes coming soon! :)

[@Loveselliottsmith]

mash'allah! such a cute video! I'd love to try that soon! I have a request though; how about mansaf? 😁

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for your support! :) My Mansaf video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpiTdINupd6Bi6c Recipe is also up on my website at stitchingcuisines.com

[@trikkshots291]

Tastes perfect! I can smell it, it is so Yummy

[@StitchingCuisines]

+Trikk Shots Yes, it is!

[@nadiatorres3863]

Can you show us how to make stuffed squash and grape leaves please

[@StitchingCuisines]

Hello Nadia, My stuffed grape leaves recipe is on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/ I will put up my recipe for stuffed squash as soon as possible. Keep a lookout. 😊

[@DeysaTorres]

Could you show how to make falafel and baba ganoush?Thank you.

[@Al-ek4gs]

so cute

[@ffmm2721]

Thanks for sharing, I have been looking for a good palestinain knafeh recipe all day and seems that I have found it here :). Looks really good and easy to prepare. Is there a specific reason you mix mozzarella with ricotta cheese ? I'm in canada and its hard to find the original nabulsi cheese like back home. Is it also necessary to put some dough at the bottom?

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thanks for the support! After experimenting with different types of cheese, I discovered that mozzarella and ricotta give the best results in terms of flavor and texture. Yes, it is important to place a layer of dough on the bottom, so the cheese does not stick to the pan. Enjoy! :)

[@claudiaalissa-cartwright9787]

This makes me missing palestine even more

[@va0127]

Please make stuffed grape leaves 🍁😍

[@itzyogirlmk5448]

Shes so chill if that was me with my mom she would’ve hit me many times 😂😂💞

[@MK-he6zs]

Love your mum she is so adorable!!! R u guys from Palestine?

[@StitchingCuisines]

I have never had my mother on my show, but thank you. That's kind of you! Yes, we are Palestinian. :)

[@j.r.a5387]

.....….السلام عليكم .. كم جبنة موتزاريلا في الوعاء لتبدأ؟

[@StitchingCuisines]

Wa alaikum asalaam, you can find the ingredients for my Knafeh recipe on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/palestinian-knafeh :)

[@iqraislam5798]

Lol your mom is so cute and funny 😂😂😂😂 LOVE her arab accent 😂😂

[@StitchingCuisines]

My mother is not in any of my videos, but that's very sweet of you. :)

[@iqraislam5798]

oh, i thought the youtube channel was run by the daughter

[@StitchingCuisines]

My daughter films my videos, but I run all of my sites and social media. :)

[@EllvieDarling]

its a great resepi. Thank you for sharing.😘 However the subtitles is blocking the view on the food when you r on action..🙁

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you for watching! We'll look into that for our next videos. :)

[@davidreign7724]

Hey, My Family is from Palestine, 20 minutes from Ramallah and when I would go visit over the summer I always enjoyed the Version of this sweet where the Topping was soft and looked finely chopped.. is that all I do if I want that type of Topping, Just finely chop the Dough? Thank you and I'm a new Fan to your KZbin channel, I just Discovered it.

[@StitchingCuisines]

How wonderful! Thank you for your support! :) Yes, if you want to make Knafeh with finer dough, you can simply use a food processor to break up the dough into the consistency that you want. Enjoy!

[@avidreader2316]

Loved the recipe! Will definitely try this amazing dessert out soon. Btw, it's awesome that your family lets your sister be vegan. I'm muslim and I want to go vegan but my parents aren't okay with it :(

[@StitchingCuisines]

My daughter is vegan, not my sister. I will always support my child's decisions as long as they are happy and healthy. :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

[@mariakhalil7092]

How do make siyadeh? I loved your video on Kunafa

[@StitchingCuisines]

Sayadieh is one of my favorite recipes. I will put the recipe on my website as soon as possible. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@mariakhalil7092]

Thank you and Ramadan Kareem

[@StitchingCuisines]

Ramadan Mubarak to you too :)

[@newyorksbaby94]

your mom is so cute! she reminds me of my mama, does she make muttabak? its the sweet sticky dough thats sometimes has cheese in it, drenched in syrup or powdered sugar?

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you. So sweet of you! Yes, I make this kind of dessert, but in Palestine, it is called warbaat. :)

[@newyorksbaby94]

i love warbaat but no its almost a bread kind of pastry, im sorry i dont know what its called, it translated in English as "folded" i think. my Moroccan friend calls it msemmen. thank you for your time. if your mom knows what it is please please have her make a video on it

[@StitchingCuisines]

Hello sweetie! 😊 This is Noha that you've been speaking to. My daughter films and edits my videos, but I take care of my website and social media. Yes, I do know the dessert muttabak. I will definitely put it on my list of recipe videos to make. Thank you for watching my videos and for your support!

[@newyorksbaby94]

thank you so much you're so sweet, i appreciate you taking the time to comment back

[@carolynkhalil5743]

I would love to know how to make UM Ali

[@pusanghalaw]

will do this recipe if i can get all the ingredients but it looks very labor intensive - are there aspects i can cheat with a food processor?

[@StitchingCuisines]

+pusang halaw Yes you can use the food processor to shred the phyllo dough and shred the cheese, each separately. I hope you will try the recipe :)

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Rolling good time!

[@tou403]

Im fasting and I want to EAT THIS T___T.

[@AbulAabid]

I'm going to try to make your recipe, but I will use fresh mozzarella along with ricotta. I think regular mozzarella may have a sharper taste. I find fresh mozzarella closer to what we call sweet cheese back home.

[@jeweljones1618]

I have looked all over Las Vegas and have not been able to find the Kataifi dough:(

[@StitchingCuisines]

You can use any shredded phyllo dough for your Knafeh. Any brand should be okay. :)

[@everythingmavistube9180]

My mother makes the same Knafeh ( she's from Nablus)

[@StitchingCuisines]

I LOVE Nablus Knafeh! :)

[@komalhassanleo]

Which cheese you have used? Name please

[@StitchingCuisines]

You can find the ingredients for my Knafeh recipe on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/palestinian-knafeh :)

[@angelamalini6852]

honey honey honey cute !

[@StitchingCuisines]

Thank you dear Ange :)

[@idulfawzy7474]

😍😍😍😍

[@somaiaalbokaee1529]

What kind of cheese you used

[@StitchingCuisines]

You can find the ingredients for my Knafeh recipe on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/palestinian-knafeh/ :)

[@Molonca]

sister didn't know you were a chef. Is Corina. 😚

[@StitchingCuisines]

Hello Corina! I hope that you try my recipes. Enjoy! :)

[@aftabsiddiqui3539]

Will you plz let me know what's the red powder????

[@StitchingCuisines]

You can find the ingredients for my Knafeh recipe on my website at stitchingcuisines.com/palestinian-knafeh :) It's called Kunafa pastry coloring.

[@samiacassen1017]

I watched the video on how to make knafeh. My mom taught me how to make it and we make it just like you. My question is- can I add the syrup hot or do I have to cool it before adding it to the knafeh?

[@StitchingCuisines]

The syrup should be added while the knafeh is still hot. 😊

[@atiqaskhan4018]

mansaf please

[@StitchingCuisines]

My Mansaf recipe video is already on my KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpiTdINupd6Bi6c And, the recipe is also on my website: stitchingcuisines.com/mansaf/ Thank you for your support! :)

[@minutesoflifet80]

Isn't the Palestian kunafah usually with cheese only ?🤔

[@StitchingCuisines]

Hi :) Yes, but I like to combine the three types of cheese. It comes out delicious!

[@unicornvloggers50]

Can you give me exact measurements?

[@StitchingCuisines]

The recipe and exact measurements can be found on my website at stitchingcuisines.com :)

[@unicornvloggers50]

Did you stop making videos ?

[@StitchingCuisines]

More coming soon! :)

[@claudiaaisha2609]

aleikom assalamo shugran habetys

[@kb2cxj]

cut me some :) yummmmmmmmm