{"id":2863,"date":"2018-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/take-yourself-knafeh-journey-smooth-festival-chocolate\/"},"modified":"2018-08-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T00:00:00","slug":"take-yourself-knafeh-journey-smooth-festival-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/take-yourself-knafeh-journey-smooth-festival-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Take yourself on a Knafeh journey at the smooth Festival of Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"

However you see it spelt, this sweet and savoury Middle-Eastern dessert is having a serious moment in Australia\u2019s culinary scene.<\/p>\n

In its most basic form, Knafeh is a sweet cheese dessert, soaked in sugar syrup \u2014 it\u2019s a bit like a savoury, cheesy, stretchy brulee. Some say it dates back to the Ottoman Empire, others say its origin is from Turkey, Palestine, Jerusalem, Egypt or Greece. Whatever it\u2019s true origins, its growing popularity in Australia is a true nod to our nation\u2019s multicultural melting pot.<\/p>\n

The creator\u2019s origins usually determine what oozing cheese and cream, and crunchy delight you\u2019ll find on top. From fine, crispy noodles, to crunchy, nutty pistachios, light, airy shredded filo dough to satisfyingly x semolina dough \u2013 there are so many different variations of Knafeh to explore. Here\u2019s a few versions you can find on offer at year\u2019s smooth Festival of Chocolate. <\/p>\n

Knafeh Bakery<\/strong> \u2013 The bearded bakers with roots in Jerusalem are back, bringing their all singing, all dancing, all baking shipping container along for the ride. Their traditional Knafeh gets an upgrade at 2018\u2019s Festival, topped with a scoop of more-ish chocolate booza. What\u2019s chocolate booza? Booza is credited as one of the oldest forms of ice-cream, elasticy, stretchy, and just straight up delicious. It makes sense that they\u2019ve chosen our favourite flavour, chocolate, to get us salivating for September 1 & 2!<\/p>\n

Knefeh French Toast<\/strong> \u2013 the name says it all! Filled with sweet cheese custard, the crunchy French toast shell is dressed with crushed pistachios, rose petals, rose water syrup, vanilla ice cream & dessert sauce. Stop. It. We can\u2019t take any more! Get your French-Toast- Feast on in The Dome.<\/p>\n

The Dessert House<\/strong> \u2013 launching her brand new dessert cart at this year\u2019s Festival, Tania has two Knafeh variations on offer, each as mouth-watering as the other. Her Nutella Knafeh sprinkled with pistachio & rose petals is almost too beautiful to eat \u2013 just try and stop yourself devouring the nutty delight before taking an instaworthy snap!<\/p>\n

\"Nutella<\/p>\n

For those who like their Knafeh on the go, there\u2019s also the Knafeh cup, with the signature rose petal topping. Perfect for snacking on the go as you explore the rest of the fest\u2019!<\/p>\n

\"Knafeh<\/p>\n\n

And that\u2019s just the beginning \u2026 Take yourself on a little Knafeh journey at this year\u2019s smooth Festival of Chocolate, September 1 & 2 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park \u2013 get your tickets to start your Knafeh love affair here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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