Crispy Künefe with Pistachios & Cream
Shredded phyllo crisped in butter with melted cheese, soaked in warm honey syrup, topped with clotted cream and crushed pistachios. Crunchy, gooey, sweet — authentic Turkish comfort in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 200 g shredded phyllo (künefe dough)
- 150 g white cheese (mozzarella or halloumi), shredded
- 100 g butter, melted
- 150 ml honey
- 100 g clotted cream
- 50 g crushed pistachios
Instructions
- 1
Toss shredded phyllo with melted butter until every strand is coated.
- 2
Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Press half the phyllo mixture into an even layer.
- 3
Scatter shredded cheese evenly over the phyllo, then top with the remaining phyllo mixture.
- 4
Cook without stirring until the bottom is golden and crispy, ~4 minutes. Slide onto a plate, flip, and cook the other side until golden, ~3 minutes.
- 5
While künefe cooks, warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it steams slightly.
- 6
Pour warm honey over the hot künefe immediately after flipping. Top with clotted cream and crushed pistachios. Serve at once.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- plate for flipping
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