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In a large sauce pan cook the milk over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium -low, add flour stir quickly with a hand whisk. Add sugar, and almond extract keep stirring until mixture become thickened.
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Transfer to a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely.
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To prepare the base let the khataifi defrost. In a large bowl using both hand, separate the khataifi and scissors can be use to cut them into small pieces. Add melted butter and powdered sugar mix until mixture becomes moist.
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Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Divide the khataifi into 16 muffin cups half way using a small glass to press them down. Fill with a tablespoon of the filling, cover with the rest of the base press and press the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
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Meanwhile in a sauce pan bring water and sugar to a boil, add lemon turn off the heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Drizzle the syrup all over the kathaifi and let set for at least 25 minutes before serving.
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Note: The best desert to make at all time it is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. I've used 12 regular size muffin tray and 6 large. You can use 18 regular size as well.
Recipe by Laila
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