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Knafeh with mango and cream

January 10, 2015 by Amira 29 Comments

Crunchy and light way to enjoy the traditional Ramadan dessert, knafeh. Perfect for summer days.

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I know this is not summer in many parts of the world …but hay we have friends in the other side of the world who are ENJOYING the hot days of summer right now while it is Brrrr here.

This month in MENA club our lovely Evelyn from Cheap Ethnic Eats invited us to Jordan with three recipes among which is the traditional knafeh recipe.

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I love love knafeh with all its variations and always trying something new in this fabulous dessert that makes me always crave Ramadan days.

This time I’ve decided to make a new knafeh, that is light tasty and includes my fav. fruit which is MANGO.

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In Egypt we have many many kinds of tasty mangoes, but here in Colorado I can only see two kinds, use whatever you have as long as it is ripe and juicy.

This dessert id perfect for summer days although I do not mind having it in winter too. I have introduced two ways to make this dessert as a Knafeh cake or in bowls… both look and taste great if you like knafeh and mangoes.

If you do not like mangoes, you can use peaches… but really!! you do not like mangoes?!!

Here is a short video on how to prepare this delish dish… Have a great weekend.

Knafeh with mango and cream
2015-01-14 10:40:03
Easier dessert and a delicious twist to the original knafeh recipe, load it with mango or your favorite fruit.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb of frozen Kataifi - knafeh.
  2. 1/2 cup of butter.
  3. 2envelopes Dream Whip.
  4. 1 cup of mango juice.
  5. 3 ripe mangos - diced.
  6. For the syrup: 2c sugar + 1 c of water + 1 tsp of lime juice.
Instructions
  1. Rub the frozen knafeh with your fingers to cut it into small pieces.
  2. Meanwhile combine the ingredients of the syrup, bring to a boil then reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, let it cool down to room temperature.
  3. Melt butter and add to the knafeh, mix knafeh and butter with hand.
  4. Brush two identical oven safe pans with a Tbsp each of melted butter - I've used two 12inch
  5. pizza pans- spread half of the knafeh in each pan and press tightly with a bowl.
  6. Bake in a 350F oven until golden brown.
  7. Prepare the Dream Whip according to package direction using the mango juice.
  8. When the knafeh is done drizzle both parts with some syrup.
  9. Turn one part upside down, spread about 2/3 of the cream filling.
  10. Add mango pieces, then the other half of the knafeh.
  11. Decorate with the rest of the whipping cream.
Another easier way - Knafeh parfait
  1. First melt the butter then add the knafeh
  2. Until golden brown, add the syrup and stir.
  3. This time I've made the whipping cream with milk.
  4. Layer knafeh, cream and mango slices.
  5. Decorate with more mango on top.... Enjoy
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  1. Maryam Ibrahim says

    August 18, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Made this as a desert for my friends on one of my Masr mezze nights. The girls loved it, so much there was none left. I got instructions to make two next time!!!!

    Thank you Amira for inspiration when I struggle. It’s okay for my friends but I get bored with Egyptian food each day. Lol. You put a new twist on old favourites!!!

    Shokran Amira.

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    • Amira says

      August 21, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      Maryam, Thank you so much for your comment. I am glad that you and your friends liked the recipe, isn’t it simple?. I try to tweak things a bit for my kids so they will not get bored as well :).

      Reply
  2. Hotly Spiced says

    January 18, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve not heard of this dessert but it sure does look very pretty in the presentation glasses. We’re able to get a good supply of mangoes here in a few different varieties but of course, only when they’re in season xx

    Reply
  3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    January 15, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    When I looked at the first photos I had no idea what knafeh was. I said to myself, “wonder if that’s like kataifi?” I LOVE this dessert and I love it both ways.

    It’s summer and I have three ripe mangoes on my kitchen counter right now. It’s mine!!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] Riffs says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Not summer here, but we can pretend, right? 😉 This looks wonderful. Definitely something I’ll make. This summer. 😉

    Reply
  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    That looks like such a delicious dessert! And it’s the middle of mango season so absolutely perfect timing! 😀

    Reply
  6. Coffee and Crumpets says

    January 12, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I like this twist with the kunafah parfaits. I love kunafah and this reminds me that I haven’t made it in awhile. Looks delicious with the mango.

    Reply
  7. easyfoodsmith says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I have had knafeh but never this version. This is spot on!

    Reply
  8. David Crichton says

    January 12, 2015 at 2:28 am

    If only it were summer outside. Looks my kind of dessert. Although it is always summer somehwere!

    Reply
  9. Abida says

    January 11, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    This looks so good! I have a Bangladeshi background, but actually we make knafe too, however it is more of a halwa type desert I think. I’ve been wanting to make the original kind for so long but it has often seemed a bit challenging. I hope to make it soon though!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    January 11, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Your knafeh looks just awesome and tasty. Combine like this with mnog ice cream omg! Thanks for participating!

    Reply
  11. Sadaf F K. says

    January 11, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Beautiful presentation and lovely recipe! You are too good when it come to make dishes pretty pretty! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Henna says

    January 11, 2015 at 11:22 am

    I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE kanafeh! I love what you’ve done here, giving it a twist with mango! Love it Amira!

    Reply
  13. Sneha datar says

    January 11, 2015 at 10:16 am

    What a wonderful variation to make Knafeh, with mangoes, really delicious and mouthwatering.

    Reply
  14. Liz says

    January 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Gorgeous made both ways! And delicious looking, too 🙂

    Reply
  15. madiha says

    January 10, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    wow what a great idea ,my Knefah making and eating was first experience this time so i went with
    original idea but in sha Allah next time i’ll give this recipe a whirl as i’m a big mango fan too!!

    Reply
  16. Carrie says

    January 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Wow, nice video! Your dessert looks lovely, especially the pretty parfaits. I so love mango but am allergic (boo) so like your peaches suggestion. Now to count the days until summer 🙂

    Reply
  17. Lail | With A Spin says

    January 10, 2015 at 11:27 am

    This kunafeh trifle is so unique and intriguing. We have a similar item called lachcha shemai similar to kunafeh and you have convinced me to try this trifle with my own spin. Thank you, my friend.

    Reply
  18. Noor says

    January 10, 2015 at 9:08 am

    This looks so good mashAllah that I actually just text my husband and told him to bring me kunafa from the kunafa shop around the corner.

    Reply
  19. Umm Hamza says

    January 10, 2015 at 5:41 am

    assalaamu alaykum sis, i love the look of this kunafe Allahumma Baarik

    Reply
  20. Bam's Kitchen says

    January 10, 2015 at 5:18 am

    This dessert looks cool with a little refreshing mango and cream. Delicious! Wishing you a super 2015!

    Reply

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