Athens Foods | » Lebanese Kanafa (Kataifi and Sweet Cheese Pie)

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounce) Athens® Kataifi or Apollo® Kataifi, thawed
• 1 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup water
• 3″ strip lemon peel
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons rose water
• 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained for at least 30 minutes
• 1 1/2 cups ackawi cheese (or mozzarella), shredded
• 1 cup ghee (or butter), melted
• 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons rose petals, (optional) for garnish