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Knafeh with mango and cream

Published: Jan 10, 2015 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Easier dessert and a delicious twist to the original knafeh recipe, load it with mango or your favorite fruit.
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Crunchy and light way to enjoy the traditional Ramadan dessert, knafeh. Perfect for summer days.

A close up of a glass cup filled with Knafeh and cream

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.

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.

A close up of two glass cups filled with Knafeh and cream

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.

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  • Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that is made with a layer of golden shredded phyllo dough, a creamy filling, and a sweet syrup. A popular dessert in many countries that is often served during special occasions and holidays.
Two tall glasses with mango kunafa in them.

Knafeh with mango and cream

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 lb of frozen Kataifi - knafeh.
  • ½ cup of butter.
  • 2 envelopes Dream Whip.
  • 1 cup of mango juice.
  • 3 ripe mangos - diced.
  • For the syrup: 2c sugar + 1 c of water + 1 teaspoon of lime juice.

Instructions

  • Rub the frozen knafeh with your fingers to cut it into small pieces.
  • 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.
  • Melt butter and add to the knafeh, mix knafeh and butter with hand.
  • Brush two identical oven safe pans with a tablespoon each of melted butter - I've used two 12inch
  • pizza pans- spread half of the knafeh in each pan and press tightly with a bowl.
  • Bake in a 350F oven until golden brown.
  • Prepare the Dream Whip according to package direction using the mango juice.
  • When the knafeh is done drizzle both parts with some syrup.
  • Turn one part upside down, spread about ⅔ of the cream filling.
  • Add mango pieces, then the other half of the knafeh.
  • Decorate with the rest of the whipping cream.

Another easier way - Knafeh parfait

  • First melt the butter then add the knafeh
  • Until golden brown, add the syrup and stir.
  • This time I've made the whipping cream with milk.
  • Layer knafeh, cream and mango slices.
  • Decorate with more mango on top.... Enjoy
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  1. Maryam Ibrahim

    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

      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 :).

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  2. Hotly Spiced

    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

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  3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    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!!

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  4. John@Kitchen Riffs

    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. 😉

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  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    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! 😀

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