Turkish Coffee Stuffed Kataifi

Turkish Coffee Stuffed Kataifi

All recipes featured in this episode of Bring on the Karbs! were improvised by Josh and Erica Karbelnik. Please note that the following recipes are approximations of what unfolded during the episode. We encourage you to embrace the spirit of experimentation when recreating these dishes and share your results with us. Individual results may vary.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (29.6ml) instant coffee
• 1 cup (240ml) mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup (60ml) cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sugar
• 1 pack kataifi
• 1/4 cup (60ml) green pistachios, crushed
• 1 tbsp (14.8ml) cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted

Method:

Place sugar, mascarpone, cream cheese and coffee in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until smooth. Transfer mixture to a piping bag.

Place kataifi in a bowl and pour over melted butter. Wrap kataifi around cannoli molds, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 375 F (190 C) until the kataifi is golden. Remove kataifi from the oven, take off cannoli molds and allow to cool. Once the kataifi is cooled, pipe the coffee mix into the center of each cylinder.

Garnish with cocoa and pistachios and serve.