Greek dessert “Kadaif”
BackDESCRIPTION OF THE DISH
Unique structure and flawless creamy and nutty taste — Greek dessert “Kadaif” is a real find for admirers of exquisite combinations.
Chopped nuts in tandem with spices are wrapped in airy kadaif dough, melted butter is added and baked until golden brown. Then generously drizzle with sugar syrup to make the dessert juicy and tender.
Make your loved ones happy with this delicacy: creating culinary masterpieces with the Kadaif dough from Rud, made using modern technologies, is easy and convenient. The ready-made dessert will disappear from the table in a matter of minutes.
Greek dessert with kadaif dough and nuts
Before wrapping the nut filling in the dough, carefully separate the dough into fibres and cover with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Shape each roll neatly with a cooking brush dipped in butter.
Ingredients
| Kadaif dough by Rud TM | 450 g |
| Sugar | 450 g |
| Lemon | 1 pc. |
| Cinnamon | 1 stick |
| Water | 330 ml |
| Walnuts or pistachios | 250 g |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1 pinch |
| Khutorok Selianskyi butter, 72.5% | 250 g |
Steps to Make It
1. Combine sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon stick and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes and let the syrup cool.
2. Add a pinch of cinnamon and cloves to the walnuts and grind in a blender.
3. Melt the butter and grease a baking dish.
4. Divide the unfrozen kadaif dough into strips 5 cm wide and 30 cm long. Put two tablespoons of the chopped nut mixture on the beginning of the strip and roll it up. Put all the rolls into a baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture over the baking dish and pour over the melted butter.
7. Put the baking dish in a preheated oven at 160–180 °C and bake for 45–60 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.
8. Strain the cooled sugar syrup and pour it over the ready-made dessert. Leave it for 10–15 minutes.
Enjoy!
