KUNEFE ( Shredded filo pastry filled with custard ) Ingredients : 1lb. (16 oz.) shredded filo pastry 3 sticks clarified butter For the filling : 1/2 cup semolina flour ( thin ) 1 quart milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks For the syrup : 2 1/2 cup sugar 2 cup water 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/3 cup Rose water Slivered almonds to garnish Directions : In a sauce pan bring milk to a boil, then, add semolina flour and sugar stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer until it thickens to a custard consistency. Then, quickly add two eggs stirring vigorously. Cook for 5 more mins. Remove from stove. Switch it in another bowl. Set it aside and let it cool. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the tart rings over it. In a large deep pan break Kadaifi to small pieces. By hand, gently mix clarified butter well with sheredded filo dough. Place half cup shredded filo dough in the center of rings. Press them well. Spread 1/4 cup of semolina custard over. Cover with 1/2 cup of kadaifi spreading evenly. Repeat with other molds . Bake it in the oven for 45 mins. or until golden brown. In the meantime, put all the syrup ingrediens in a medium size bowl. Except rose water. Place it over a stove. Bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally . Lower the heat and simmer for 10 mins.. Remove from the stove . Stir in rose water . Set aside. Let it cool. Pour cold syrup over hot Kunefe. Sprinkle almonds over. Let it sit for several hours or overnight. ( Keep it in the refrigerator. ) Serve cold or at room temperature with whipped cream. Makes 10 rings .