Kanafi

1: In a large bowl, combine the cut-kutafi dough with ghee gently. Press and incorporate the ghee into the dough.

2: In a 10 to 12-inch round pan, smear ghee all over the surface. Spread half of the dough along the edges of the pan and press firmly to ensure no cheese is visible.

3: Add the cheese evenly in the center of the pan, keeping it away from the edges. Add the remaining dough over the cheese and press down.

4: Bake in the oven at 325°F for approximately one hour.

5: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of water for the simple syrup.

6: Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and remove from heat.

7: Drizzle the simple syrup immediately after the kanafi is finished. Reserve some syrup for serving.

8: Garnish with pistachios and serve.