Konafa Recipe

RecipeSavants.com Iftar menus usually have several tempting dessert choices, such as the classic konafa. It is buttery layers of phyllo dough that are stuffed with a luscious cream or nut filling. Then, the konafas are saturated with a sweet, citrusy syrup. Konafa has been called the Middle Eastern version of a Danish. Serve it warm from the oven, or chill it in the fridge. Smart Recipes, Middle Eastern Recipes, Dairy,Grains Recipes, Recipes Dairy,Grains Middle Eastern Konafa

PT1H Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 Pound Store Bought Phyllo Dough 0.5 Pound Unsalted Butter 2 Tablespoons Rice Flour 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar 1.5 Cups Whole Milk 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 0.25 Cup Water 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon Orange Blossom Water 1 Cup Pistachios 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat and cook until a thick syrup is formed, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in orange blossom water. Transfer to a bowl, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. In a bowl, combine rice flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 cup of milk and mix until a smooth paste is formed. In a saucepan, add remaining milk and bring to a boil. Slowly, add rice paste, stirring continuously. Simmer until mixture becomes thick, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Stir in heavy cream until well combined. In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of sugar and chopped & toasted nuts. Set aside. In another large bowl, break apart the phyllo and pull it apart trying to create as many strands as possible. Pour melted butter over the surface of the phyllo and work it in thoroughly. In the bottom of a large, deep baking dish, layer half of the phyllo, cover with cream filling and top with remaining phyllo. With a back of a wooden spoon flatten out the top of the casserole. Bake for 20 minutes, and then increase the temperature of the oven to 400 degrees, and bake for another 10 minutes.