How to Make Delicious KUNEFE At Home? Easily Applicable Technique and Tricks to Maximize Its Taste!

In this video, we bring the tantalizing flavors of Turkey straight to your kitchen with our homemade KUNEFE recipe! This dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its golden crispy top and gooey cheese center. We'll take you through an easily applicable technique to create this masterpiece, sharing insightful tricks along the way to ensure you can maximize its taste. So, are you ready to take on the Kunefe challenge and impress your loved ones with this sweet spectacle?
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For the crust and filling:
150gr kadayıf (Needs to be fresh and raw. You can buy it from Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean markets or order online. You can find some links below)
- amzn.to/3a6krae or just search for "Kadaif," "Kadayif" or "Kanafeh Dough"
100gr double clotted cream (Alternatively, 3 tablespoons butter)
80gr string cheese, torn into long strings (You can substitute mozzarella or any fresh cheese that melts easily instead.)
1 teaspoon butter
2 handfuls of pistachio, chopped
For the şerbet (syrup):
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons water
A few drops of lemon juice
For the şerbet without refined sugar:
Combine 7 tablespoons honey and 4 table spoons water and it is ready!
• To make the şerbet, combine the water and sugar in a small pan and stir. Place the pan over low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring it to the boil while stirring. Boil for a minute and add the lemon juice. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool down.
• Heat the double clotted cream until it is lukewarm and soft. This way, it will be much easier to mix with the kadayıf.
• Pull apart the kadayıf into small pieces around 2-3 cm length. Mix it with the double clotted cream and rub them gently to coat the every kadayıf piece with the cream.
• Set a medium frying pan on low heat. Melt the half of the butter and cover the bottom with the butter
• Spread the half of the kadayıf mixture over the bottom of the pan and push the sides with a wooden spatula to make a round shape.
• Cover the top with the string cheese but leave some space around 1 cm from the edges.
• Top with the rest of the mixture and again flatten the sides. You can press on top with your hands to flatten.
• Cook over low heat around 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
• Cover the top with a flat lid or plate and flip the künefe to the plate.
• Then melt the rest of the butter and slide the künefe into the pan.
• Cook for another 4 minutes and garnish with the pistachio.
• Turn the heat off and pour the cold şerbet over the künefe. Let it soak the şerbet for a minute and it is ready to enjoy. Top it with a piece of double clotted cream if you want to double the pleasure!

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marvelous! but it was when you used up that old lemon that you won my heart.

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I love it that you did not waste an old lemon. "Waste not, want not" Love from Colorado

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I like Bahar she is always hungry when you cook that way. Greetings from Macedonia.

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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Rumi You reach us all with your love of what you do...and now we love it too. Teşekkür ederim!

[@mradvar1]

As an Iranian, I’m in love with Turkish food and your passion about life and cooking. Wish you a happy, healthy and wealthy life. With good food there is no border between the countries and we all can love each other. 🌹

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I love Persian n Turkish cuisine ❤️love from India 🇮🇳

[@allalone393]

Kunafa is an Arabic dessert, not Turkish

[@oandr1]

Kunafa is Arabic dish specifically from Palestine

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I was just telling my husband how I love the way you explain recipes, very easy to understand and easy to remember ❤️

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Actually, I found those künefe pans in the Turkish store, where I live, in France, for like 2€ :) I was so happy

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Wowww

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Lucky..... congrats on your find!

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Omg, you are so lucky. I want these too😆😆😀

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Bonjour. Je me permets de vous demandez où vous l avez trouvé ? Je suis a Aix en Provence

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@@roseline4213 bonsoir! L’épicerie dont je parle est à Limoges

[@caiomalaquias2785]

I'm from Brazil. Just made it today, It is delicious! Your tip with the şerbet saved this and other recipes I was doing! I didn't have the kadayıf, so I used bifun noodles (it worked!!! although I am quite sure it was too crunchy). You are amazing, thank you!

[@ferminsalaberri]

I dont even want to cook anymore... What I really want is to move to Turkey! Thanks Refika for bringing not only taste and delicious food but a glimpse to a whole culture. very inspiring!

[@UfkAytas]

my favorite desserts : 1- Kunefe 2- Baklava

[@bubbletwinsmom]

Sütlaç

[@deborahjimenez3666]

Love from Arizona, Refika you have the sweetest heart and soul, and of course your cooking is Awesome!!!,.❤️

[@queenjenna2696]

Yes I'm in Arizona Tempe actually and I am making this for my son who actually luvs this. I picked up all my ingredients from Haji Baba a little treat before the Christmas holiday and Because he is working so hard on his JUDO classes and at work as well besides I luv this with a spot of tea. It's so refreshing to see another Refika fan and out in Arizona yay 😊

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I'm in Arizona, too. I'd love to make this and I'm sure there's places that sell the ingredients in the Valley.

[@yigittuncel4003]

As a Turk that lived in Tempe area before, Baiz should carry all these ingredients. I used to do my "oriental" shopping from there and I pretty much found everything I needed. Definitely try their labneh too :) Enjoy!

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I’m also in Arizona! Cheers to my Arizona neighbors. Cheers to all around the world. Good food makes us all neighbors, and happy.

[@lenaea]

the whole world should experience this beauty!! don't be afraid of cheese, it never tastes salty 💫

[@jodrew1845]

But it does clog the arteries however, no one is living forever.

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@@jodrew1845 ahahahah definitely, the last time i ate this dessert was probably 3 years ago. i ate many times but it's like an addiction. you let it go or it gets you in 😂

[@sadiyanp9263]

there is goat cheese which tastes extremely salty. like saltier than actual salt🥴🥴. we cannot use it here. different places have their own version of cheese. may be that is the reason she told take cheese whch is less saltier.

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Refıka, You are my favorite Turkish cook!! I love everything u make and how u give us little side info on history..etc also how natural u are and reminding us of not being wasteful!! Your personally is a cherry on top!! As I mentioned to you in another message, I live in Antalya Turkey and I hope to meet you one day!! Böyle devam et canım hiç değişme!! 😊

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

I want a Kunefe pillow that i will hug, repose on and take a bite occasionally, perhaps in heaven😁😁

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Hahahhaa .. ket me be your pillow.. hug me 😘🙏

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Not with that name lol

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Sad news, we would see your obituary soon in the somewhere middle pages of a local newspaper

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Someday gonna visit Turkey and savor every dish ❤️ love the culture and food in Turkey ❤️

[@shilpam4096]

You girls have so much fun! I wish I could join you...Refika cooks, Bahar camera and I your dishwasher!!😂 And yes...one Rumi quote with each video 🙏...my favourite philosopher and poet " only from your heart can you touch the sky" ... that's how Refika touches us all with her recipes and her presentation... heartfelt passion!! ❤️🙏 Thank you!

[@daakudaddy5453]

Most of Rumi in English is grossly mistranslated. Most of his original poetry is just about Allah, Quran and Mohammad, very conservative and almost extremist. But the translator, an amateur non certified Persian translator, removed all religious elements. So the Rumi you know is not even the real Rumi.

[@saharishsaleem9495]

Made it for my husband's birthday...turned out to be a success!

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Wow, looks yummy 😋 Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸

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My goodness. With every video, I love you, your team, your channel, and Turkish cuisine more and more. You're all so wonderful, and the food and your presentation just keeps getting more lovely. Thanks to you, I've been cooking and eating food that isn't even available where I live, and even though quarantine has been rough in spots, your recipes, your channel, the food, and everyone involved have definitely helped smooth it out and helped me make the best of it. Thanks so much for all you all do!

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What i like the most about your tutorials Rafika is not just the food, it's about your energy, your friendliness, cultural lessons, history, even details with plates Everything you do is just so beautiful and refreshing ❤😌🤗

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Thank you so much dear ♥️ lots of love!!

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I love you so much for stressing on 'berket' everytime. You put so many efforts to detail out utensils, techniques and alternatives❤️❤️❤️

[@bulent2435]

As a Turk, I can confirm that Künefe is an unimaginably amazing dessert.

[@ninadiamant8937]

As a Greek, I can only agree. 👍❤️

[@shaimael-elaimy590]

As an Egyptian I concur

[@sonersoner1586]

As an somalia. Im cheese

[@kyria_Vaia]

As a second Greek,I couldn't agree more

[@jonbaum]

I grew up in Israel. Kunefe (or knaafe as the Palestinians call it) is indeed unbelievably amazing

[@4wisemonkies]

I have tried few different kunefes I love love the Turkish Kunefe crispy and yummy. ITS THE BEST

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Dear Refika, my American friends are big fan of Turkish kitchen and they ask me about some recipies. When I found some of them, I was sending to them but it was not enough. I discovered your english recipie channel and I sent it my American friends! Now they can cook Turkish recipies thanks to you! I already big fan of you but this channel is amazing! Thank you sooo much! We love you!🥰💥🤩🌺💫

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Thank you so much for your kindest words and sharing the love, take care! Love you! 🥰

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In Bosnia is totally different, so as Borek, we make, thanks to dear mother Turkey, all these beautiful receipts we make in Bosnia, makes us unique from the other Balkan countries. We are very proud of our ancestors. Go Refika, you amazed me.

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"Mother Turkey" ? No, is this a joke ? Why do then Bosniaks brandish the noble medieval Bosnian flag with the Golden Lily (zlatni Ljiljan) that originates from the Bosnian Kings who were defeated by the Ottomans?! Why then not just waving the Turkish flag directly? Or maybe is it just you? Be proud of what you are, without sticking to another Nation's boots ! You can love Turkish food (or others) without crawling at the Sultan's feet...

[@drytoon1507]

@@yemekkitabi something you perfectly understood. If not, go to school. What's your problem? You prefer a Bosnian translation?

[@drytoon1507]

@@yemekkitabi No worries Nilay. And yes, what you say is true. I personally appreciate Turks as a lot of other nations amidst whom I have friends and colleagues, but I can't stand when some Bosnians consider Turkey as a "mother Nation" because Ottomans brought them Islam. Or at least, I'm ok with that (I respect all opinions) but then they should be consistent with their convictions and not say "Mother Turkey" while raising the historical Bosnian flag the Ottomans precisely forbid 500 years ago. I hope I didn't hurt you. Wish you the best

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I am a filipina fan of yours!! And i love kunefe!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!! 😘😘😘 more recipes!!!!!

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I love the way u explain each and every step so minutely, just like my mother. Your presence on screen brings life to food. thankyou for being so soulful.

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I love how you explained the entire process and make use of every single ingredient to the fullest.

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Thank you Refika for sharing not only these wonderful recipes, but also inspirational quote! It made my day!

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Wonderful! Always glad to see you and SOOOO happy to learn more traditional foods and their history.

[@sabreenausman576]

You make everything so simple.. Loved Bahar and her sugar rush..

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You're never really going to miss with a fried cheese pie, are you? This is precisely what I would eat all to myself.

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My god that looks spectacular! Beautifully shot and as always, you are charming to watch. Thank you!

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When looking for arabic recipes on utube, I came across your recipes and since then have and love watching you cook. You do a great job of step to step explaining as well as making the cooking an interesting and fun loving episode to watch.You have a wonderful and humble nature. Will definitely try out these mouth watering dishes and send you a feedback on how it turned out. Thanks heaps for being an inspiration to me and the rest of everyone who watches your channel.

[@Claudia-dn1wv]

I'm drooling 🤤 right now. You're awesome. Love to watch and listen to your stories and histories. I'm going to make this. Thank you 😊

[@lindaj5492]

Pistachio, clotted cream, cheese, sherbet - and Rumi on the side; heaven on a plate ❤️

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I love the joy and excitement and passion you create in cooking ... Surely reflects your Heart in this Art ... keep shining ... lots of love 💜✌💃❄

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I just LOVE your whole way in the kitchen!! It is so so delightful! You make me so happy just watching you, and learning from you, and basking in your true generosity of spirit. You're just this cool sliver of the brightest sunlight from across the world. Thank you. And I'm TOTALLY gonna make this fabulous dessert asap!! 🥰

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For some reason i haven't gotten any of your notifications for a few months. I felt something was missing in my life/on youtube. Now I know! Totally missed this energy and yummy recipes! Glad you are still making videos in English!

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OMG i love anything you cook, i love so much turkish food. Love from Argentina!

[@N4Nai]

I love your energy and love for what you do and above all your down to earth attitude.

[@theradgraaf7347]

Today i made my first kunefe, we have tried it when we where in Turkey, and loved it ever since. I can't buy it in the shops over here so i tried your recipe, and we love it. thank you and you team so much, thanks to you i can learn how to cook a good Turkeys dish❤ 🇱🇺

[@gardenroses9585]

I made this for New Year’s Eve and it was amazing. I used mozzarella cheese as I didn’t have the rest handy, but it tasted so good! I’ve never been to turkey but hopefully will try the real deal one day. This will be my go to desert for when I have people over, it’s super quick. I’ve purchased the frozen kadaif and it is very handy to have for when needed. 👍 so good

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This is amazing! Definitely going to try this 😍😍. You’re the best Refika!

[@clairewright8153]

OMG I want to cook this now. Loving all you tips and tricks and your sense of humour and seriously the way you eat and share just shows love and passion.

[@asmis5582]

I have watched this so many times now cause it looks so good! Finally making it for new years. Thanks for the recipe ☺️

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I’m from the UK. I’ve been hunting for a recipe and this one is the best I’ve ever come across! Thank you! Xxx

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I so love your show!!!!! Thank you and your team for these delightful shows. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May all your good wishes come true💖😇💐

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It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory! Love you Refika and the videos coming!

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The recipes, the cultural info, and the glowing effervescence of the chef......Refika, is what keeps me coming back. The imagery of such an amazing, beautiful city with such an amazing history is another plus. We in the west don't see much of Turkey, other than the political side of things when Erdogan makes some sort of decree or the resident PKK make a move. That's all we get. It's so refreshing to see how the Turks are just like us :))))) Love food, freedom, friends, and the good life.

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Love this lady full of life.. Her smile brings alot of energy to others

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Refika, thank you for the great content! I love it when you give the information about the background and history of food, along with the amazing videos from places... Love from Bulgaria

[@lindasanchez1787]

I have dreams about this beautiful, glorious dessert.

[@NYSESTRA]

I think I could eat the whole thing myself! Great recipe thank you for showing us all how to make it.

[@ljwilliams755]

I visited my nearest Mediterranean grocery this afternoon and bought all the lovelies I need to make this. I'm so excited! Thank you for teaching us all the wonderful foods from your beautiful country.

[@mariyazaharieva]

Oh the kunefe! My favourite turkish dessert! I bet this is what they eat in heaven! Is mozarella cheese suitable for the kunefe? And by the way to be honest it was very difficult for me to find dil peynir even in the big supermarkets in Turkey :( I hope someday you make a fistikli katmer recipe ❤️

[@OjaysReel]

Went from "no way I can ever make this" to actually debating when to do so! Gotta get to that Bahar sugar-rush zone fast; I hear it's the best place to be during a pandemic.

[@Refika]

Hahahhaa... yoı are always welcome here.. you can really really make it..

[@huckmulligan1609]

Cheese, and pasta, and sugar?? I had no idea that Turkish food could be so irresponsibly decadent. This is such an inspiration! This is quickly becoming my favorite cooking channel. Thank you!

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Thank you!! Love all your videos!! You make magic happen in your kitchen!!!

[@Me-ks2fr]

I Love Künefe. I also bought a few künefe pans from a Turkish restaurant 😜 just to make it at home. In Germany we are Lucky and can buy fresh kadayif and the künefe cheese in the many Turkish supermarkets

[@A-la-Weiss]

Hi refika. That's lovely! I'm eager to discover a briyani recipe from your channel.

[@rubaimazumdar]

It looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious! In India I tried Kunefe first time in a Persian restaurant and remember the moment I put in my mouth. OMG it was like a a moment of meditation. I was so deeply engrossed in its taste that I was silent for minutes enjoying it’s amazing g taste. I have tried making it at home and since cream is not easily available, I used milk solids and mozzarella cheese as it filling. Love all your recipes

[@adeebaaqil1938]

I really appreciate you showing berket!

[@Grymn]

That kunefe banana dessert sounds amazing. I'm gonna have to look up recipes for that.

[@chahya1508]

Im in love with how u make it look so easy but yet how beautifully delicious the food is at the end. ❤️

[@Refika]

Thank youuu

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As an American from Kansas, I think it’s looks amazing!

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Refika. I love how you honor the food so much. thank you. you are one of the best people. I love your country and the food!

[@54Mello]

I have to make this...it’s now on my list of dish to look for either in a Turkish restaurant or market....when C-19 ends but while I wait I am going to try and make it.

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Waaaw Rafika! MY mouth is watering to try this Recipe.😋thank you and God bless you😍🌻🌻👍

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I spent 6 years working throughout the middle east... This is one of many dishes I fell in love with.

[@cauliflowerhead2735]

Omg I've always been fascinated by this dish! I loved how everything turned out.

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I found Kadayf in Romania as well ! I can t wait to try this ! ❤️ just so you know I wanna try turkish food because of you ! Keep up the good work i can t wait for you to post another amazing recipe !

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Oh. My. Goodness! Thank you.

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Oh my God! Thank you for this amazing receipe i made this today and my husband ate it all!!!

[@sprawkaart6443]

oh amazing, i recently had this desert in a restaurant in Turkey and fell in love with it, thank you so so much for sharing how to make it, i certainly will try! Looks amazing and not as complicated as i thought it would be

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Beautiful soul, beautiful recipes and beautiful backdrop. This channel is delicious!

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Finally. I was waiting for you to make this :D You are amazing Refika :)

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Everytime i watch your videos, i say Alhamdulillah that i found your channel. You are a great story teller and cook. Your videos are spot on in terms of editing, content, recipes, how you cook, how you narrate, how you educate! MashaAllāh and thankyou ❤

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I love your videos the way you explain, the simplicity, the Authenticity each and very single thing😍

[@noa2615]

Kunefe is my favorite dessert! Definitely going to try make it! Lots of love from israel!

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I was waiting for this 👍😋 ellerine saglik 🎆🍴

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Yass🍴🐰

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I will try it today

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You just made me want to buy Turkish cookware for my home. Thank you for sharing.

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5 minutes +300 views!!! this channel has grown mashaAllah

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Watching you from Georgia - Gurgistan - Sakartvelo ❤️❤️❤️ You're amazing Refika ❤️❤️❤️

[@heartbroken3350]

Thank you so much for this ❤I searched so many recipes of this ,and yours is the best detailed really appreciated. I am in the process of making in Ramadan. Have a blessed Ramadan & eid .❤

[@jadetea6112]

Thank you very much for this very detailed and informative tutorial! I had kunefe in Dubai some years ago and never knew how to find it again when I returned to USA. It's so delicious and surprisingly simple! It makes for a diet friendly desert!

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Hooray for Bereket! A wonderful philosophy :-D

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Refika bolca Türkiye'den bahset 😋😋🤩😍

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Many people cook great food but you are the bestest teacher of KZbin. Queen of Turkish cooking. Thank you.

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Thanks for reminding all of us to not waste anything. That's always a good idea with all of our precious home resources. And we love your recipes. And the quote from Rumi! Life-changing. Thank you for everything.

[@monai9660]

As always amazing video. Love how you and your crew are so candid in the videos🤩 When you say double clotted cream, do you mean Kaymak? Thank you🥰

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Yeah it’s kaymak

[@Refika]

Exactly!

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Omg 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 I'm drooling,,, yum yum in my tum tum😋😋😋 thank you for sharing lots of love from 🇨🇦🇵🇰💖💖💖💖

[@reyhantimmons-cetin6860]

Kunefeeee 🤤 It’s one of those deserts I get excited about - I love it is an understatement 😃

[@beatrice364]

Oh thanks I wanted to make kunafe. I bought the dough but wanted a good receip. Thanks as always ur receips r lovely and yummy . Love from Kerala, India. 🥰😍😍. Special thanks for showing it with normal pan.

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Eating Künefe feels like heaven on my tongue 😍😍😍 ADORE IT VERY MUCH!

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Oh my gosh!! my mouth is salivating just watching this video. 🤤 Love the recipe.

[@southernbelladivine7130]

Oh my goodness that makes my mouth water. Looks so yummy. Your directions make it look very easy to make. I am fortunate to have had this delicious dessert.