Qatayef with Cheese: Fried Pancake Half-Moons with Melting Cheese and Syrup

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats.

Qatayef · Cheese · Levantine

Yeasted pancakes folded around mild white cheese, crimped into half-moons, fried crisp and dipped in warm syrup.

Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total1 h
DifficultyMedium
Per serving334 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinVegetarian
ServingsMakes 6
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal, about 14% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

20 g per serving

40 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 80 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cling film
  • small saucepan
  • non-stick frying pan
  • tea towel
  • fork
  • deep heavy saucepan
  • frying thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • wire rack with kitchen paper

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy334 kcal
Protein11.5 g
Carbohydrate37.5 g
of which sugars20.4 g
of which free sugars20 g
Fat15.5 g
of which saturates6.9 g
Fibre0.7 g
Salt1 g

Protein per 100 kcal

3.4 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values