Jordanian Kunafa is sweet pastry dish that is made with very thin strands of filo dough and a cheese filling. Akkawi is the type of cheese used in Jordan, I substituted low fat ricotta with mozzarella. I was able to find the kataifi dough in my local Middle Eastern market but vermicelli can also be used as a substitute. We loved the sweet pastry, the noodle like dough covered in ghee gets golden brown and crispy, the cheese filling is delicious, because it is a cheese filling! Topped with a sweet syrup that was flavored with citrus and rose water and then garnished with nuts and fruit. Divine!
