Knafeh
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| Type | Dessert |
| Region or state | Arab world |
| Serving temperature | Warm, room temperature, or cold (qishta variety) |
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| Variations | Multiple |
Knafeh (Arabic: كنافة) is a traditional Arab dessert made with kadayif (spun pastry dough) layered with cheese and soaked in a sweet, sugar-based syrup called attar. Knafeh is a popular throughout the Arab world, especially in the Levant, and is often served on special occasions and holidays. The most common variant of knafeh in Jordan and Palestine, Knafeh Nabulseyeh, originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus.