The Palestinian dessert I Never Skip At This Brooklyn Restaurant

"Tanoreen is a neighborhood eatery turned NYC institution that has been serving classic Palestinian cuisine in a lovely sit-down setting since 1998. The menu is stacked with savory favorites worth feasting on (kebabs! kafta! baked kibbeh!), but no matter how many courses I end up ordering, I always save room for Tanoreen's famous knafeh for dessert."

"Knafeh (or kunafa) is a sweet, crispy, and fantastically cheesy pastry. Not only is it one of the most unique desserts I've ever had, but it also lends itself well to a celebratory presentation. Even if you aren't adding candles to sing "Happy Birthday" (a common occurrence amongst my crew), the dramatic cheese pull alone is enough to warrant awe-struck "oohs" and "ahhs" before we even start putting fork to plate."

"Various types of knafeh are enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Levant, particularly during religious holidays and family celebrations. A popular version of this gooey pastry - Knafeh Nabulseyeh - finds its origins in the Palestinian city of Nablus, where it's traditionally made with the locale's signature firm, brined cheese (usually from sheep's or goat's milk)."

Tanoreen is a Palestinian restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, operating since 1998 as a neighborhood institution. While the menu features savory Palestinian dishes including kebabs, kafta, and baked kibbeh, the restaurant is renowned for its knafeh dessert. Knafeh is a sweet, crispy pastry with cheese that creates a dramatic presentation through its characteristic cheese pull. This dessert originates from the Palestinian city of Nablus and is traditionally made with Nabulsi cheese. Various versions of knafeh are enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Levant during religious holidays and family celebrations. Tanoreen adapts the traditional recipe using available cheese blends in the United States.

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