Kadaifi Greek Pastry With Nuts And Syrup Recipe

Name: Kadaifi Greek Pastry With Nuts And Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package kadaifi pastry; 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds; 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Discover the exquisite secret of Kadaifi, the shredded wheat cousin of baklava! This recipe unveils a heavenly Greek pastry, boasting crispy, golden strands of kadaifi encasing a fragrant, nutty filling, all drenched in a luscious citrus syrup. Unlike its more famous cousin, Kadaifi offers a unique lightness and delicate texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert, perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 264.5 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

Kadaifi Greek Pastry With Nuts And Syrup

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kadaifi Greek Pastry With Nuts And Syrup

1 (16 ounce) package kadaifi pastry
1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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How to Make Kadaifi Greek Pastry With Nuts And Syrup

Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Lightly butter a round baking pan (approximately 9-inch).
Gently open the package of kadaifi pastry and spread it out on a clean surface. Let it air dry for 15 minutes to prevent sogginess.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts, orange juice, 1/3 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Separate the kadaifi strands into 18-20 rectangles, approximately 10-12 inches long.
Place 1 tablespoon of the nut filling at the narrow end of each rectangle.
Carefully roll up each rectangle tightly, starting from the filled end.
Arrange the rolled kadaifi pieces in the prepared baking pan, placing them close together but not overlapping.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the kadaifi rolls.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the kadaifi is golden brown and crispy.
While the kadaifi is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Cook over low heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.
Once the kadaifi is baked, immediately pour the hot syrup over the pastry.
Allow the kadaifi to cool completely before serving. The syrup will thicken as it cools.
Enjoy! This kadaifi can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to a week.