Künefe peyniri

Künefe Peyniri is a specific type of cheese used in the preparation of the traditional Middle Eastern dessert, Künefe. Originating from the Middle East, this cheese is renowned for its unique texture and taste, which contribute significantly to the distinctive flavor of Künefe.

History

The history of Künefe Peyniri is deeply intertwined with the culinary traditions of the Middle East. The cheese is believed to have been first used in the preparation of Künefe in the Ottoman Empire, where the dessert was a popular delicacy among the sultans and the nobility.

Production

Künefe Peyniri is traditionally made from goat's milk, although variations made from cow's milk or a mixture of both are also common. The cheese is unsalted, which allows it to absorb the sweet syrup used in Künefe without becoming overly salty. The production process involves curdling the milk, draining the whey, and then pressing the curds into a firm, elastic cheese.

Use in Künefe

In the preparation of Künefe, the cheese is thinly sliced or shredded and layered between two layers of kadayıf (shredded wheat). The dessert is then baked until the cheese melts and the kadayıf turns a golden brown. The final touch is a generous drizzle of sweet syrup and a sprinkling of ground pistachios.

See Also

• Cheese
• Künefe
• Middle Eastern cuisine
• Ottoman cuisine