Knafeh Bel Knafa

Knafeh Bel Knafa is a delightful low-carb twist on the traditional Lebanese dessert, featuring a crispy almond flour base layered with creamy cheese and topped with a fragrant sugar-free syrup. This dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an indulgent yet guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, melted
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Egg - 1 large
• Erythritol or any sugar substitute - 30 grams
• Rose water - 1 teaspoon
• Pistachios - 20 grams, chopped (for garnish)
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and melted butter until well mixed.
3. Press the almond flour mixture into the bottom of a small baking dish (approximately 20x20 cm) to form the base.
4. In another bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, and erythritol until smooth.
5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the almond flour base.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. While the knafeh is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, erythritol, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Once the knafeh is done, remove it from the oven and immediately drizzle the syrup over the top.
9. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds, which may help support heart health.

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