Kunafa: Jordan's Sweet Icon

Kunafa, the syrup-soaked cheese pastry: where to try the best in Amman and how it is served.

Kunafa — a warm, syrup-soaked pastry cradling melted cheese and topped with crushed pistachios — is the dessert Jordanians crave after dinner. Served golden and squeaky-cheesy, it is at its best fresh from the oven.

Amman's sweet shops excel; Habibah is the city's beloved name. It arrives in squares to be eaten warm, with a small cup of tea. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan end an Amman evening with kunafa, and full package tours to Jordan note it as a must-taste.

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