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Künefe
Medium 35 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Hatay Tray Kunefe
Buttered shredded pastry encloses unsalted cheese and finishes with warm syrup.
Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 32 min cook
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 500 gr Shredded kadayif
- 180 gr Butter
- 350 gr Unsalted kunefe cheese
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water for 12 minutes, then add the lemon juice to prepare the syrup.
12 min12:00 - 2
Shred the kadayif finely and toss it with melted butter.
- 3
Press half of the kadayif into a greased tray.
- 4
Slice the cheese thinly and arrange it over the kadayif without gaps.
- 5
Press the remaining kadayif over the cheese to cover it.
- 6
Cook the kunefe on the stovetop or in a 190°C oven for 20 minutes, until both sides are browned.
20 min20:00 - 7
Pour warm syrup over the hot kunefe and serve with pistachios.
💡 Tip: Soaking the cheese in water removes excess salt and keeps the syrup balance.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Garnish with pistachios while hot and serve with clotted cream.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
10
g protein
52
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 53%Fat 37%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 17 · Medium GL
57.6g
Sugar
3.4g
Fiber
613.6mg
Sodium
17.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Hatay Tray Kunefe make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Hatay Tray Kunefe take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Hatay Tray Kunefe difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Hatay Tray Kunefe have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 52g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Hatay Tray Kunefe contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Hatay Tray Kunefe need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Hatay Tray Kunefe filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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