The Perfect Kunafa Recipe With All Details - Turkish KUNEFE

I am making kunafah or "künefe" dessert as in Turkish at home. We will cook it on stove-top. I will give you alternative gadgets and ingredients to use as well as ipmortant hints to make the best kunafah at home.
Ingredients for kunafah / Künefe / Knafeh:
For the syrup:
1+1/4 cup sugar
1+1/4 cup water
3-4 drops of lemon
For the kunafa base for 18cm pan
160gr. kataif dough
70-80gr. butter
60gr. oozing preferably unsalted cheese like mozarella
3-4 drops of molasses
To serve:
ground pistachio
kaymak (clotted cream) or hard vanilla ice cream, optional
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[@AmiraRamadan-vo8mc2rh5c]

Ben mısırlıyım🇾🇪 Senin boreki ve baklavai recipe ben yaprim , cok guzell cok sevdim , her şey için cok teşekkür ederim ❤❤

[@estherstone4860]

I will be trying this recipe as soon as I can find all the ingredients. My daughter visited Turkey years ago and brought us back some Turkish towels. I used them as a shawl to keep warm in my bed in the morning. I hope you are doing well during all this recent turmoil.

[@patriciadeveci4941]

OMG thank you for the recipe this is one of many delicious desserts Turkiye has I can’t wait to prepare ❤️

[@TFT]

Hope you enjoy

[@AnasAz-mg6wz]

You are amazing. People. Amazing country amazing food. I visit Turquía 3 weeks before. I am in LOVE. Your country. I am from Spain

[@TFT]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay

[@rokiaben6117]

I really love kunefa i visited Istanbul two times and every time i liked it the most amongst turkish desert it's delicious thank you for the recipe it looks amazing unfortunately can't make cause don't have similar cheese As always your recipes are the best ❤❤❤

[@Olivinit]

I think you can use mozzarella as a substitute

[@dauntlessbonita9747]

this is one of my fave dish. thank you for sharing your recipe that is simple for home cooks like me

[@k.s5889]

I love this dessert

[@syedsadiqll]

I'm from India and I very excited to try this recipe in my country India,❤

[@Neuromantic_86]

My favourite restaurant closed down and they made beautiful Turkish food, i need to try and make this so i can enjoy it again.

[@TFT]

Sorry to hear that, You should!😊🙋🏻‍♀️

[@noorhafiza7313]

I love to eat kunefe...I put some honey on top...its delicious..from Malaysia..

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Merhaba Aysenur! This looks and sounds delicious. Creamy in the middle and crispy on the outside. I love the background music. 😊

[@TFT]

Thank you so much Maggie 🤗

[@megand175]

Yes I love that background music to go with todays video, usually I find this distracting but it actually added to the experience. Thank you

[@sarunpak]

This menu is what I've been waiting for. Thank you very much. Sending love from Koh Samui , Thailand.❤

[@Blablablabla023]

I love watching your videos because you explain recipes so well🥰 çok teşekkürler ☺️

[@TFT]

My pleasure 😊

[@yakoobyasseen2539]

From Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦

[@robyn_southafrica]

Cape Town over here 🤗👋🏾

[@TFT]

🤗

[@kcg8304]

Im from saudi arebia thanks for the great recipe

[@homestyle_recipes]

Hi thanks for sharing this amazing recipe I requested you for this recipe for a long time ago I am so happy I will try it soon inshallah

[@christinev55]

Thank you lm looking for that it comes on time l will made it looks yiamy 😋😋😋♥️

[@bakergirl88]

Looks absolutely delicious!! I don’t think I’d miss the ice cream 😊

[@TFT]

Thank you 😋

[@unbeatableeatables6802]

Perfectly executed masha Allah

[@kathleenkocan628]

Very excited to try this ❤ Beautiful apron you are wearing today.

[@Symbelle]

wonderful!! easy to follow kunafa recipe!!! thanks so much, ever since I tried this dessert in turkey I have loved it but I can't find served anywhere in Spain

[@TFT]

My pleasure 😊

[@kathleenpreuss]

Thank you for sharing. Looks so yummy.

[@HanselHessUnfiltered]

Alhamdullilah beautiful

[@اميكلشيئ-ع2ظ]

The best kunafa I tasted was in Istanbul, Taksim, at the most famous kunafa shop in years, and it was really very wonderful. I can’t wait to come back again and taste it. Thank you.

[@Chuchutv-i]

Wow loved it thanks

[@Ceoquue]

The word "kunafa" كُنافه is derived from the Arabic word"kanaf," كَنَف which means "to surround" or "to enclose." first appeared in the Levant region , it's not turksh it's Arabic dessert and the cheese one called Nabulsi kunafa it's Palestinian

[@sameianashef2262]

Frome alqudse Its looks delicious but in turkey 🇹🇷 you called kadayef you are always welcome to eat it frome our country

[@syedamanat5583]

I am glad that first time hearing in good English

[@TFT]

Oh thanks 😊

[@anginehh24]

Nice 😋👌🏼

[@fauziazaheer2553]

Excellent receipie.

[@pastyfleming2339]

looks amazingly deloious,,

[@HafeezaTrajia]

South Africa ❤

[@bethfrancisco8994]

Love your cheese grater.... Can't find that kind of grater here in the Philippines.

[@cookingwithzahra459]

Love from pakistan🇵🇰💕♥️

[@zaibcom]

Yummy

[@shahlasdishesfromaroundthe3284]

Gonna make this 🙏

[@TFT]

Hope you tried and enjoyed it

[@ahmedtartoussieh5799]

looks good

[@zhannakorobchenko6950]

I love watching your videos 🤩 your calm energy, high cooking skills and experience make me love your channel and Turkish cuisine ❤ Ellerinize sağlık!

[@TFT]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@begumbalqees9228]

Your recipe is easy & perfect for a beginner Mashaa’Allaah ❤ çok Teşekkürler 😊

[@abdulhameedabdulhameed1790]

Masha ALLAH 👍 I love KUNFE ....... I eat it in LIBYA ....... It's my favorite sweet but unfortunately in my country not available kunafe dough ........ Your recipes and video are very beautiful 👍

[@TFT]

I might try to make the kataif dough one day and share that too 😊

[@abdulhameedabdulhameed1790]

@@TFT wonderful 👍😊 InshaAllah

[@awesomewelles100]

Love the video and excited to make this recipe! Would you be able to share where to buy steel bowels to make kanafeh? Or shops you can buy kannifeh bowels online? I did search myself but haven't found anything useful :/

[@Cookingmaabeta0924-bi9om]

Masha Allan❤

[@ileenchikko7367]

Hi, I love your show. Can you please make a recipe on KuftaKabob wrapped in dough and cooked I had it when I went to Turkey last year but I do not know the name of it. Thank you ❤

[@FoodStitchStylewithSABA]

Which plate are u using for making kunafa plz

[@sultanmuhammad-z1o]

Nice 😮

[@villagefamilyvlogpk767]

Delicious look so yummy

[@ONEJOURNEYONESTORY]

Can I use mozzarella cheese and Chinese rice stick noodles instead?

[@ginetteguerard2940]

Comme j'aimerais goûter ! Vous êtes merveilleuse cuisinière. Je suis du Québec Canada. Mes salutations sincères vont vers vous 🌈🌐💗

[@TFT]

Merci beaucoup! J'espère que vous pourrez essayer et l'aimer!

[@ginetteguerard2940]

Que dieu vous bénisse ma chère❤🎉🎉

[@vergineshatliff7315]

Eat a piece for me, where I live I can’t find the kunafa So Afietos and thank you for showing us how to make it 😊

[@istanbullubenim5543]

Ice cream is not the thing for kunefe because they are both sweet , clotted cream is traditional way.

[@naseemchhipa2758]

Mashallah interesting and easy recipe for this Eid thanks my lovely sister 🥰🥰🥰👌👌👌👌👌👌👍

[@TFT]

My pleasure 😊

[@cynthiabolanis255]

In Lebanon they also serve it in bread. Can I do this with your recipe.

[@TFT]

I have never tried that why. Not sure but give it a try and share the result with us :)

[@songulkaya5545]

Canım çok güzel yapıyorsun Eline sağlık Biz Türkiye Türkçe biliyoruz Kürtçe biliyoruz ne güzel İngilizce okuyorsun Biraz da bize ver😂❤

[@hubertdemain6430]

Greetings! I would like to ask if it's possible to put cardamon and rose water to it to add flavor?

[@TFT]

Hi! We don't add flavorings traditionally but Yes you can! Best way to put it to the syrup

[@nasrinsh5341]

perfect

[@melonmelonx1635]

Hello from Mexico 👋 Any suggestions for substitution of that dough?

[@TFT]

Hi, maybe I can try making it at home one day. No other substitution

[@mztrader]

This is from Nabulus Palestine the land of Free man

[@Bharat-n8o]

Without nonveg have Turkish food? Ma'am

[@mohanishgamit1985]

Nice cooking and delicious...........❤❤❤

[@TFT]

Thank you so much

[@DikaShah]

Delicious 😋❤️

[@Nivithaozwencoelho]

Wow excellent ❤

[@TFT]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@phillange166]

That's a fascinating dish, it looks scrumptious. And the beautiful oud music is the perfect accompaniment/

[@TFT]

Thank you!

[@kalsoomkitchenette]

Yummy

[@MaryumKDurrani]

Çok lezzetli görünüyor 🤤 Tarif için çok tesekkürler abla♥️

[@TFT]

Rica ederim

[@melahatkavak8109]

Eline saglik cok guzel oldu

[@franlevesque8490]

Délicieux

[@beatricegalea9112]

Hi Aysenur! I enjoyed watching this different version of Kunefe, I have made Kadayif with custard cream and it was really delicious as a dessert. I must try this one with mozzarella cheese . God Bless your hands and take care. Greetings ! I always look forward to your videos. Wish you could make a recipe book, I will surely be one of the first to order it. Love from Malta 😋😋😋🌷🇲🇹😘

[@TFT]

Hi Beatrice, thank you for your lovely kind words. Maybe one day I might write a book 😊🙋🏻‍♀️🌷

[@honarderakhshan2358]

Hi friend so nice video sharing my friend have a good day 👍👍👍👈👈👈🌸👌👌

[@TFT]

Thanks

[@mmasood3511]

As our friend Tawakul from Azerbaijan says Superrrrrr 👏

[@mishaal4916]

Looks absolutely delicious! I have a question, Can we use mozzarella instead of Turkish cheese?

[@Ameliaxyzs]

yea

[@eraaaaaa6043]

Are kataifi and vermicelli the same thing?

[@doctorabrenda]

No vermicelli is made with rice flour

[@genniemullen6509]

Kunefe is such a delicious dessert. Another one to try. Teşekkürler Ayşenur

[@TFT]

Hope you enjoy! Rica ederim 😊

[@robyn_southafrica]

Delicious 😋😍

[@TFT]

Thank you 😋

[@absbse]

Which tastes better and why 1. Palestinian(Levant/shaam) kunafa 2. Turkish kunefe Vote in the comments

[@QaviQ]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@iftaruysal6308]

Filistin’e özgür lük hayırlı ramazanlar ☪️

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

looks so yummy! I love kunafa!

[@artsandcraftsbyzahida]

Delicious lwill try it

[@4kphotography151]

Best Kunafa tutorial. Where can i buy the kunafa pans please. Many Thanks

[@AlamLotfi-md5up]

شكرا لك يا غاليتي

[@ecotechwithLS]

I love all your dishes 😍 and I appreciate your videos are in English. Thank you.

[@TFT]

Glad you like them!

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Thank you for your recipe, but please, tell us what OTHER cheese we can use ❔ For example mozzarella or ricotta or maybe Bulgarian unsalted chease ? You answer will be very helpful !!!

[@TFT]

My pleasure! Try to use a cheese that can oozing, if it is unsalted, that’s even better. Ricotta wouldn’t be a good choice but mozzarella can be. I don’t know about Bulgarian cheese

[@ansarmiah6049]

Mmmm it looks amazing I love kunefe❤❤❤

[@Leili.s.22]

Very nice cooking . thanks👋👋👋😋How beautifully you speak english 😍😘🌸 Im leila from Iran

[@mohammadqizer8608]

Merhaba dear aysenur. I enjoyed your kunafe. Hope u r fine. Take care of yourself. Lot's of love to u from me fatma. From india hyd.

[@TFT]

Merhaba thank you Fatma, stay tuned for more to come!

[@nami-vlog]

Great video😋I look forward to your subscription. 😍I am a new fan and subscriber to your channel 💕👍👌😍

[@TFT]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Shortuntoldstories33]

If I need to use it next day to distribute how should I store it pls?

[@Luna-hv6ng]

Nice recipe ❤

[@h4n1f11]

Oh the ingredients,I don't even know what r they

[@bxlis]

i thought turkish women dont wear burka

[@anluxem7876]

I’m so excited to do this. I bought the same kunefe trays when I visited Istanbul so I can make at home ❤

[@dhirdiarry]

thanks for the recipe, it looks amazing! i'm not coming here to make knafeh, instead, i'm here because the book i read: "as long as the lemon trees grow", it tells abt this dessert a lot.. the most touching part of the book is: "Salama, we'll have that knafeh. If not in Germany, then in Heaven" 🤍

[@TFT]

Thats is interesting, thanks for sharing

[@leapingkitties]

That looks delicious. I am sad though b/c I will never find that cheese here in Canada, at least where I live. Thank you for sharing.

[@zaria5785]

You can use mozzarella as a substitute.

[@istanbullubenim5543]

You can find kunafah cheese in Lebanese stores for sure. I live in Canada too.

[@atiqahkhalim1402]

Assalamualaikum from Singapore. Thank you so much for the recipe. I want to try it but it's very difficult or expensive to get kataif dough here. Is it possible to make from scratch?

[@NesaandMutia]

Is it ok to use cream cheese that is not block cream cheese?

[@Zahra-iw9dj]

Assalamu alaikum. Great recipe thank you so much for sharing. If you don't mind me asking where in Istanbul can I get good quality pistachios like the one you used.

[@laluna2264]

I'm going to make it and substitute the syrup with honey. Greetings from Finland 💙🇫🇮

[@DonnaWhittingham]

I love kunefe! I thought it must be really hard to make though. You have shown me that it isn't that hard to make. I'm in the US so finding the kataif dough could be interesting and maybe the cheese. I'm going to look though! Guess I'll have to take a trip back to Turkiye to get the pans...

[@TFT]

They must have kataif dough I used to live in the USA. Look for Athens brand or middle eastern or Turkish or Greek stores. You can try in nonstick pan it works too 😊🙋🏻‍♀️

[@suzbarak]

Amazon has them

[@irismar8139]

Oh my Gosh... tell me how I can make the dough sooo thin, like spaghettis, and you put it in oven for how long? Maybe I can make a ball with the dough, freeze, and then grate it? I really want to make it😋😋🧡🧡❤❤❤

[@norgennorgen]

Alhamduliliah ❤️