Knafeh
The quintessential Arabic dessert that is a delight with its contrast of textures and rich flavors. Al Basha Sweets is well known as a Knafeh House -- our desserts are authentic, distinctive, and made with the highest quality traditional ingredients. Many customers travel from all over to try the best knafeh in Chicago-land area. We offer several popular styles to try such as: Nabulsi Fine, Nabulsi Course, Knafeh Roll with Cheese, and Knafeh Roll with Crème. Our Knafeh is served hot off the grill at our store! We also have a chilled option: Knafeh Roll with Crème. We have the most varieties of knafeh available in the US!
What is Knafeh? Knafeh is a popular delicious middle eastern dish made from the highest quality of Arabic ingredients and originating from Palestine. It is made from mixing fine shredded phyllo dough, semolina, and pure butter ghee then layered with a luscious filling of sweet Alshaikh cheese, and then baked to golden perfection. Once out of the oven, it is soaked in fragrant sugar syrup infused with rose water, and garnished with crushed aleppo pistachios. Warm, gooey, and irresistibly sweet -- our knafeh recipe is a show-stopping treat often served on special occasions and celebrations, offering a taste of tradition that brings people together.
Enjoy our authentic knafeh for dine-in, or order out for any party size. If you have a specific request please call ahead to ask or fill out an online form. Some requests we can fulfill are: knafeh made without red food coloring, customized messages for birthdays or event on large knafeh trays. We've been crafting out desserts since 1989, choose our expertise for catering your next party. We are a South Suburbs of Chicago Arabic dessert shop that is a community favorite not to be missed!
Our Knafeh House Specialties
See why our four traditional recipes keep everyone coming back for more. We look forward to bringing a smile to your face with delicious, true Nablus-style Arabic desserts!
Knafeh Nabulsi Fine
The iconic Arabic Knafeh served hot off the grill is a dessert originating from Nabuls, Palestine known as the sweets capital. This is the smooth version with stretchy texture with a sweet and salty taste, sometimes this popular style is also called Naamah Knafeh. Accept no imitation, our knafeh is made with authentic high grade Alshaikh Nabulsi cheese and ingredients straight from the Levant area of Jordan.
Knafeh Nabulsi Course
When you think of Palestinian knafeh, this is the style of rough knafeh that comes to mind sometimes called knafeh kheshnah, with it’s iconic delicious kataifi (phyllo dough) layered on top of baked Alshaikh Nabulsi cheese! If you’re looking for a taste of the Middle East, Al Basha is your dessert stop not to be missed. We make knafeh in many different ways that remind you of home!
Knafeh Roll with Cheese
We also have a single service roll version of knafeh similar to the Nabulsi Course, this roll is filled with cheese.
Knafeh Roll with Crème
The cream-filled version that is a specialty of Al Basha is also available as a single-serve. This version of knafeh travels well if you’re on the go!
