Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, cheese, sugar syrup and served generously sprinkled with nuts and dried rose petals. Ideally served warm, it is simply irresistible and you once tasted you will want to have it often. Learn how to make authentic, Knafeh step by step. A Middle-Eastern dessert made from shredded phyllo, stuffed with cream or cheese and drizzled with syrup. Discover the rich history, varieties, and recipe of Kunafa —a delicious Middle Eastern dessert enjoyed during festive occasions. Kunafa , pronounced (Ku-Na-Fah), is a traditional Arabic dessert with many variations in neighboring countries. Lately in my visits to Egypt I have seen a lot of new knafeh ideas but until now my mom's knafeh is the best. Why this Recipe Works I wasn't really brought up to the stretchy kind of kunafa or the one made with cheese. My mom's kunafa is always stuffed by ashta, thick pudding, or a nuts mixture.
