15-Min Crispy Cheese Künefe with Almonds
Shredded phyllo crisps up golden in a skillet, then gets layered with melted white cheese and drenched in warm honey-lemon syrup. Topped with crushed almonds for crunch.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded phyllo dough (or filo)
- 1 cup white cheese (feta, mozzarella, or white cheddar, crumbled)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup almonds (chopped or slivered)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add shredded phyllo, tossing constantly with a wooden spoon until golden and crispy, 4–5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle crumbled cheese evenly over the phyllo, then drizzle remaining 2 tbsp butter on top.
- 4
Cover skillet and reduce heat to low until cheese melts, 2–3 minutes. Don't stir.
- 5
While cheese melts, warm honey and lemon juice together in a small saucepan or microwave bowl, 90 seconds.
- 6
Pour warm honey-lemon syrup over melted künefe, sprinkle with chopped almonds, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- cutting board (for chopping almonds)
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