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.

zareen khurram
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I'm going to try this recipe with a different type of fruit. I think it would be good with strawberries or blueberries.


musisi henry
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I'm allergic to mangoes, so I'm going to have to skip this recipe.


MD. RAZI AHMED
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This kanafeh looks way too sweet for me. I think I'll pass.


Zarii raja12
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I'm not a big fan of kanafeh, but this recipe might change my mind.


Winnie Mutangana
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Chaminda silva
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This kanafeh is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Hafsa khan
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I love the way this kanafeh looks! It's so festive and colorful.


Nathan Abonce
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This was my first time making kanafeh, and it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Jeanie Fontenot
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The kanafeh was good, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mellody Max
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler desserts in the future.


Salaman Khan
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. The kanafeh was delicious!


Lisa Crockett
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The kanafeh was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I would add more butter or syrup next time.


Lisa Fields
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This kanafeh was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was a good dessert.


Habib Chonbe
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I was a bit skeptical about the lemon and mango combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.


Mateen Malik
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This is the best kanafeh I've ever had! The crust was crispy and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Memar Meke
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I love the combination of lemon and mango in this kanafeh. It's a unique and refreshing take on a classic dessert.


Sarah Potentier
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This was my first time making kanafeh, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


marjan Saleh
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I'm not usually a fan of kanafeh, but this lemon mango version was surprisingly good. The citrus flavor really brightened up the dish.


Anser Girma
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This lemon mango kanafeh was a delight! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfect, and the texture was amazing. I highly recommend trying this recipe.