Also spelt as Kunafah, Knafeh, or Kunafeh, Kunafa is typically made from shredded phyllo dough or semolina dough, layered with a sweet cheese filling such as Akkawi or mozzarella cheese. The dough is often soaked in sugar syrup flavoured with rose or orange blossom water, giving kunafa its signature sweet and aromatic taste. Photo: iStock

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Kunafa has a unique taste that combines sweetness from the sugar syrup, richness from the cheese or cream filling, and a crispy texture from the baked dough. Photo: iStock

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The dessert becomes very creamy due to the melting cheese. In addition to that, the cheese gets stretched making the cake even more luxurious. Cream kunafas are also another type of kunafa which are soft and have a pudding-like texture it has been flavored with things like rose water or orange blossom water would make it tasty still more. Photo: iStock

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The exact origins of kunafa are somewhat debated, but it is widely believed to have originated in the city of Nablus, located in the West Bank region of Palestine. Nablus is renowned for its kunafa. The dish has become an integral part of Palestinian cuisine. However, kunafa variations are also popular in other Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Photo: AFP

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One can relish Kunafas in different variations. Besides cream cheese, nuts, dried fruits and Nutella or chocolates are some common fillings used in making Kunafas that elevate the dish’s overall taste. Photo: AFP

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