LEMON MANGO KANAFEH

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Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or tasted. I was completely blown away by the dessert and had to learn how to make it. -Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed
FILLING:
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mango nectar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped peeled mango
1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a large bowl, whisk the butter, cream, honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Gently pull phyllo apart and add to bowl; toss to coat. Press onto bottom and up the sides of prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Remove foil., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, mango nectar, lemon juice, cornstarch and zest until blended. Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil and is thick enough to coat a metal spoon., Remove from heat immediately. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Stir in mango; cool. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate until cold., Spoon filling into crust. Garnish with mandarin oranges and grapes. Remove rim from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Mary McDuffie
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This recipe is a waste of time. The kanafeh was dry and crumbly, and the syrup was too sweet.


Ogban Owali
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I would have liked more instructions on how to make the syrup. I wasn't sure how thick it should be.


Abu Baker khan 111
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to substitute them with other things I had on hand.


Duduzile Khumalo
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The kanafeh was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.


Farooq
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The combination of lemon and mango is so refreshing and summery. I love how the flavors work together.


Studio Felicity
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This lemon mango kanafeh is a showstopper! It's sure to impress your guests.


Jack Sandi
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can make this delicious dessert.


Alpacalypse
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Wow! This lemon mango kanafeh is incredible! The flavors are out of this world and the texture is perfect. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Jacob Sosa
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This was my first time making kanafeh, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lemon mango flavor was unique and refreshing, and the kanafeh was perfectly crispy and gooey. I will definitely be mak


Roxtar Liza
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The lemon mango kanafeh was absolutely delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I especially liked the contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft, gooey interior. I will definitely


Anamul haqe
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This lemon mango kanafeh was a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet mango was perfect, and the kanafeh itself was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I loved the addition of the pistachios, which added a nice