A delicious kunafa topped with a sweet syrup and served with vanilla ice cream. This dessert features a crispy kataifi dough base layered with mozzarella cheese and crushed pistachios.
1: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar on high heat. Allow it to come to a boil.
2: Once it boils, lower the heat to medium and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
3: In a mixing bowl, add the kataifi dough and melted butter; mix until well combined.
4: Grease the baking pan with melted butter and transfer half of the kataifi dough to the pan, spreading and leveling the layer.
5: Add the cheese, spreading evenly. You can either add slices of mozzarella or shred it.
6: Add the remaining dough and level it, pressing lightly.
7: Transfer the baking pan to the center rack in your oven and bake for 45-60 minutes until the kunafa is a deep golden-brown color.
8: Once ready, remove the pastry from the oven and immediately pour the syrup over it.
9: Top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
10: Finally, top the pastry with ground pistachios, slice, and serve while still warm.
