Kanafeh

Kanafeh is a popular Middle Eastern dessert that is made with shredded filo dough that has been soaked in sweet syrup and layered with cheese. Depending on where you get it, you can top it with things like pistachio nuts or clotted cream.

Kanafeh is widely consumed in the Middle East, the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and the South Caucasus, where it is known by various names such as kunefe, kataifi, knafeh, and konafa. Its exact origins, like baklawa, are unknown and frequently debated.

Whatever it's called or where it comes from, one thing is certain: you must try kanafeh. It's served piping hot, so the cheese melts away in gooey strings. It's delicious, and it's one of my favorite desserts from any culture.