The Best Kunafa (Knafeh) Recipe – Crispy, Cheesy, Perfect!

Learn how to make the best kunafa (knafeh) at home — crispy kataifi pastry, gooey cheese filling, and fragrant rose syrup. This authentic Middle Eastern dessert is a viewer favorite with over 1.7M views on my original knafeh recipe. Watch now and taste perfection! ►Full written recipe: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/k... ► Equipment I used in this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecookin... ►FOLLOW ME: Instagram:   / thecookingfoodie   Facebook:   / thecookingfoodie   Website: https://www.thecookingfoodie.com/ Ingredients: For the syrup: 1 cup (240ml) Water 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (125g) Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Rose water 1 teaspoon Lemon juice For the pastry: 12oz (340g) Kataifi (Kadayif) 2/3 cup (155g) Butter, unsalted – melted (plus extra 1-2 tablespoons of frying) For the filling: 5oz (140g) Ricotta cheese, fresh 5oz (140g) Mozzarella cheese, freshly grated For garnish: 1/4 cup (30g) Pistachio, crushed