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Kataifi Recipe

Published: May 20, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: About 25 minutes Total Time: About 55 minutes Serves: 12 Difficulty: Medium Category: Dessert Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 package kataifi dough
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. In a bowl, combine walnuts, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  3. Mix well to combine
  4. Brush kataifi dough with melted butter
  5. Place small amounts of nut mixture along the dough
  6. Roll up tightly to form cigar shapes
  7. Place on a greased baking sheet
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
  9. In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and lemon juice
  10. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes
  11. Pour syrup over hot kataifi
  12. Let cool before serving

Special Notes

Kataifi is a traditional Greek pastry made with shredded phyllo dough and nuts. The combination of crispy dough and sweet syrup creates a delightful texture. The key is not to over-fill the dough to prevent it from falling apart during baking. You can customize this recipe by using different nuts or adding different spices. This pastry is perfect for special occasions and pairs well with coffee or tea.

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