Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Soak ackawi cheese in water for at least 6 hours to remove saltiness.

Step 3

Mix ground kanafeh dough with margarine and 3 tablespoons of melted sweet butter.

Step 4

Add 2 teaspoons of powdered orange dye to 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter and spread out into a large pan.

Step 5

Spread out kanafeh dough mixture into a pan, on top of the butter, and press it flat.

Step 6

Grind ackawi cheese, sweet white cheese and mozzarella in a food processor.

Step 7

Layer cheese mixture on top of the kanafeh and bake in the oven until lightly golden and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Pour simple syrup over the kanafeh and top with pistachios. Serve immediately and enjoy!