How to make it

  • In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Melt the butter. Brush the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan with melted butter. Open the kataifi dough, divide into 5 parts. Take one part, loosen the dough and fluff. Spread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Repeat this three more times. Spread kataifi on top. Pour butter with a spoon evenly over whole pan. Cut into pieces. Sprinkle a few drops of cold water on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until golden light brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Slowly pour hot syrup (see instructions below) over the kataifi letting it soak in before pouring more. Cover tightly.
  • Syrup preparation
  • Combine all ingredients and boil gently for about 15 or 20 minutes.

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    " It was excellent "
    wonderland_tina ate it and said...
    I'm definitely trying this one! It sounds like a much easier (but still fancy looking') form of baklava. Thanks for sharing
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  • baileyp 14 years ago
    I love Kataifi, if you have had baklava and love it there is no way you can't love this, it has that sweet honey flavor with the nutty flavor that doesn't over power it and the phillo dough is so light, its like angel hair dessert style, the hardest part is sticking to JUST one, this dessert has a lovely cinnomon"y" flavor which makes it just a bit more special being that it is said 1/4 tsp of cinnomon a day supposedly helps keep your blood pressure down so those that don't like garlic on your breath- this is another way to go..
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    " It was excellent "
    greekgirrrl ate it and said...
    Being Greek, I have to love this!! Thanks, Griz!!
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    " It was excellent "
    ravenseyes ate it and said...
    oh yea here's another way to add another lb to the hindigh - but thanks!!!
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  • magali777 16 years ago
    mmmmm..delicious!
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    " It was excellent "
    peetabear ate it and said...
    these are one of my favorite Greek pastries... I wish I could still have them... but you have my 5... because they are soooooooo good
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    This looks great, Grizz...and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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    " It was excellent "
    berry ate it and said...
    Great post!
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    " It was excellent "
    ahmed1 ate it and said...
    Thanks for sharing..Great to know new Kataifi treats.
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    " It was excellent "
    minitindel ate it and said...
    wow grizz the picture looks interesting ill take your word they are tasty and saving it ...it sounds good........
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    sounds tasty! I'm still waiting for the lobster.....
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