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Mutabak- Decadent Filo Cheese Pastry




Category: Dessert - (684)
Origin: Palestine
Source: Blanche


Palestinian Mutabak, or buttery filo dough with a sweet cheese filling drizzled with a lemony rose simple syrup. This dessert is reminiscent of the Greek baklava, only you use melted cheese instead of nuts so you must serve it immediately.

Ingredients:
- 1 package phyllo dough (most packages contain 24 sheets)
- 1 ½ sticks of melted butter or ¾ cup ghee
- 1 ½ pounds of Queso Blanco Casique –or Mexican farmer cheese (you can also substitute sweet mozzarella or even ricotta cheese, but the consistency will be slightly different.
- Sugar syrup :
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pistachios for garnish (you can substitute any other kind of nut if you wish)
Preparation:
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