Most people associate Baklava as the only Greek dessert however Greeks have a big repertoire of desserts to select from. This includes Kataifi. Kataifi is originally from the Middle East although Greeks have adapted this dessert to suit their own tastes. I have to say that each version of this dessert is tasty. I will show you how to make the Greek type ~ its tasty, sweet and will leave you asking for more. What else would you want from a dessert (other than fewer calories.. lol)
So what is Kataifi ~ its actually threaded filo sheets with nuts and syrup. Very sweet, crunchy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 Pack Kataifi
- 400 gr Nuts of choice (Pistachio, Walnuts or Almonds) mixed with 2 Tbsp Cinnamon, 4 Tbsp Granulated sugar.
- 250 gr Melted Butter
- Greek Dessert Syrup – click here for recipe
Method
Packet Of Kataifi
Release All The Pasta Strands
Brush With Melted Butter
Crushed Nuts With Cinnamon/Sugar
Add Nut Mixture
Add Nut Mixture To One End And Roll Into Log
Keep Rolling
Place Kataifi Logs Onto Tray
Bake @ 350 F for 1 Hour or Until Golden
After 1 hour In Oven
Pour Greek Dessert Syrup onto Kataifi
Allow Kataifi To Absorb Syrup
