Antakya Künefe Tops World’s 100 Best Desserts List
The traditional Turkish dessert Antakya künefe has claimed the number one spot on TasteAtlas’s World’s 100 Best Desserts list, standing out for its unique preparation and its use of a cheese protected by geographical indication. The ranking is based on 97,422 evaluations compiled for the 2025 list, in which 2,274 desserts from around the world […]
Künefe: the ultimate Turkish dessert experience
A delectable Turkish dessert made with stringy cheese and crispy, buttery pastry—it’s no wonder künefe is a crowd favourite! Make your own with this recipe from Ozlem’s Turkish Table Serves 6 Ingredients 225g/8oz shredded kadayif – künefe pastry strands, thawed if frozen 145g/5oz melted unsalted butter 300g/12oz fresh mozzarella, sliced (or Antakya’s white cheese for künefe, künefelik peynir or dil peyniri in Türkiye if […]
Turkish desserts – indulge your sweet tooth
One of the things we love about Türkiye is the amazing food; an endless supply of mouthwatering dishes. Desserts are also an important part of Turkish cuisine, a social ritual meant to be shared. There is a vast range to satisfy everyone, even those with the sweetest tooth. Baklava Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo […]
EU grants protected status to ‘Antakya Künefesi’
The European Union Monday granted the status of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Turkish dessert Antakya Künefesi – which is a local delight from the Antakya district of southern Hatay province. “Antakya Künefesi is one of the few desserts that contain cheese” in Türkiye, the European Commission explained in a statement announcing the decision. […]