Knafeh Bites with Cannabis-Infused Sweet Cheese and Pistachio

Knafeh Bites with Cannabis-Infused Sweet Cheese and Pistachio

Crunchy Middle Eastern knafeh bites deliver gooey cheese and pistachio with subtle cannabis sweetness in every bite.

Why It Works Syrup infusion post-baking preserves terpenes while the cheese filling absorbs flavor evenly for consistent dosing.

Complementary Terpenes Pinene, Humulene, Limonene

Ingredients

8 oz kataifi dough shredded

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

8 oz mozzarella or sweet cheese

1/2 cup pistachios chopped

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1 tsp rosewater

3.5g decarbed cannabis flower

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix kataifi with melted butter until coated.

Press half into mini muffin tins, add cheese chunk, top with more kataifi, bake 15-18 minutes until golden.

Prepare infusion (see below) and pour warm syrup over hot bites.

Sprinkle pistachios immediately; cool slightly before serving.

Decarboxylation

Temperature 245°F / 118°C. Time 35 minutes. Cannabis 3.5g. Standard decarb in oven. Flower will be used to infuse the sweet syrup.

Infusion

Method Infused Sweet Syrup. Base sugar water total 3/4 cup. Temperature 160°F. Time 25 minutes. Yield 3/4 cup. Storage refrigerate up to 1 week.

Boil sugar and water into simple syrup.

Reduce heat to 160°F, add decarbed cannabis and rosewater, simmer 25 minutes stirring until infused and slightly thickened.

Terpene Pairing

Primary Terpene Pinene. Flavor Profile Pine herbal. Aroma Fresh forest. Why It Works Pinene promotes alertness while its pine notes enhance pistachio and cheese for sophisticated contrast.

Strain Suggestions

Jack Herer sativa. THC 17-23 percent CBD 0.4-0.9 percent. Terpenes Pinene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. Flavors Pine spicy. Effects Creative focused euphoric. This strain's pine aroma elevates the pistachio crunch for focused enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 380. Total Fat 24g 31 percent DV. Saturated Fat 13g 65 percent DV. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 40mg 13 percent DV. Sodium 280mg 12 percent DV. Total Carbohydrate 32g 12 percent DV. Dietary Fiber 2g 7 percent DV. Total Sugars 18g. Incl. Added Sugars 15g 30 percent DV. Protein 8g 16 percent DV. Vitamin C 2mg 2 percent DV. Vitamin D 0mcg 0 percent DV. Calcium 150mg 12 percent DV. Iron 1.2mg 7 percent DV. Potassium 220mg 5 percent DV.

Dosage

THC per serving 80mg. CBD per serving 15mg. Onset 60-120 minutes Effect Duration 4-6 hours. Start with one serving. Wait 90 minutes before consuming more. Effects vary by individual tolerance metabolism and consumption method. For adults 21 only. Consume responsibly and in accordance with local laws.