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pistachio-and-cream-kataif

Ramadan is around the corner and and it's time to make one of my favorite snacks for this holiday. Kataif is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan. The name refers to a dessert as a whole and, more specifically, the batter. It is a sort of sweet loaded pancake (similar to a Scottish crumpet) filled with cream or nuts. The cream here is based on semolina with a kiss of orange blossom syrup. After preparing the pancakes, I fold them in half and fill with the cream. I then dip them in freshly ground pistachios for another layer of texture. I find that the pistachios complete the flavor profile for the whole treat. These kataif are relatively not as sweet as they look like and you can decide how sweet you want them by the amount of simple syrup you pour on them once they are sealed, stuffed, and dipped. It is a very quick treat to make for yourself over the weekend and to celebrate the end of the fast with your loved ones.

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