Cennet Camuru — where is it? Food guide

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About

It is a delicious syrupy dessert with geographical indication unique to Kilis, made with shredded wheat, pistachios, and thick cream.

Flavors, dishes and restaurants

Cuisine

Cennet Camuru is one of the most popular products in Kilis pastry shops, prepared by roasting shredded wheat in butter and kneading it with pistachios and syrup. The homemade clotted cream added on top balances the intense pistachio flavor. You can check the locations to try this dessert in the city center via Harita. It has a special place in the dessert literature of Türkiye with its unique consistency.

Ingredients

250 grams fresh shredded wheat (kadayif)
150 grams butter
1 cup ground pistachios
1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
100 grams fresh clotted cream (for topping)

Preparation

Prepare a thick syrup with granulated sugar and a small amount of water, then let it cool.
Finely chop the shredded wheat with a knife until it is almost broken into tiny pieces.
Melt the butter in a wide pan, add the chopped wheat, and roast over low heat, stirring continuously until the color changes slightly.
Add the ground pistachios and the prepared syrup to the roasted wheat, and mix on the stove until it reaches a green, pasty consistency.
Spread on a serving plate and serve topped with plenty of fresh clotted cream.