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A classic Turkish dessert prepared in the traditional Hatay style: shredded kadayıf is tossed with butter and layered with cheese, baked until golden and crisp, then doused with warm syrup and garnished with pistachios.
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For the syrup, place the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Place the melted butter in a bowl. Separate the kadayıf into fine strands with your hands and toss thoroughly with the butter, ensuring every strand is coated.
Press half of the kadayıf evenly into the base of a round künefe tray (24 cm). Scatter the grated cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the cheese with the remaining kadayıf, pressing down in the same way. The top surface should be flat and firm.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (top and bottom heat) for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.
As soon as it comes out of the oven, drizzle the cooled syrup evenly over the künefe, ensuring it soaks in throughout.
Sprinkle with ground pistachios and serve warm.
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