Qatayef Asafiri (Little Birds)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2023

Qatayef asafiri (aka little birds)—petite pancakes folded around a creamy filling, edged with nuts, and drizzled with honey—are the holiday's most anticipated confection.

SERVES 8 to 10

TIME 1½ hours, plus 30 minutes resting

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Qatayef asafiri is one of the most iconic desserts of the Ramadan season. The handheld dazzlers are made by stuffing small semolina pancakes with a creamy filling, folding them partway to create a beak shape (“asafiri” means “little birds”)...

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