Knafeh

Lebanese desserts truly are the best! Knafeh is a delicious combination of filo dough, ricotta cheese, and the famous atyr (or sugar water). You will taste so much flavor with just one bite of this dish. This is a great dessert for parties and celebrations and like most Lebanese desserts, will require a sweet tooth! :)

Ingredients:
For filo dough:

• ​Crisco - 1 cup, melted 
• Shredded filo dough - 2 16. oz packages 
• Ricotta cheese - 1 container or 32 oz.

For Atyr (sugar water):

• 2 teaspoons of rose water
• 4 cups of sugar 
• 2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

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