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Taste Turkish dessert - kanafehin Istanbul, Turkey

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A hot crusty flavored with love dessert, with a piece of cheese melted inside in tasty syrup hides the secret of true pleasure.
How to taste Turkish dessert - kanafeh in Istanbul
Kanafeh is a traditional Turkish delicacy, which every girl is afraid of after the first bite. Why? The secret is very simple - it's absolutely impossible to refuse it and a couple of extra pounds are provided to you :) This hot crunchy dessert of the finest dough soaked in sweet syrup with mozzarella cheese hiding inside will not leave anyone indifferent!

How to do?

1. Since kanafeh is a traditional Turkish dessert, you can enjoy it in any place you want.
2. It is better to go to some small confectionery, where this delicacy is prepared by hand according to old recipes.
3. Order bardak of tea in addition to your dessert.
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