Qatayef (قطايف) is an Arab dessert commonly reserved for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, a sort of sweet crepe filled with cheese or nuts.

Contents 1 Origin 2 Preparation 3 References 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Origin

Qatayef is of Fatimid origin.^[1] Qatayef was traditionally prepared by street vendors as well as households in the Levant^{[citation needed]} and Egypt^[2][3].

[edit] Preparation

Qatayef is the general name of the dessert as a whole, but more specifically, the batter. The result of the batter being poured into a round hot plate appears similar to pancakes, except only one side is cooked, then folded. The pastry is filled with either unsalted cheese or a mixture of any of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. It is then baked and served with a hot sugar-water syrup or sometimes honey.^[4][5]

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• Kadayıf, a Turkish and Balkan dessert with a related name

[edit] External links

• Recipes: Qatayef Jordan Explorer
• Qatayef - Ramadan Sweets This Week in Palestine.

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