Slice or crumble the anari
Slice the fresh unsalted anari cheese, or gently break it into large chunks with a fork.
Chef's tip: The anari should be fresh and cold.
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Cypriot Cuisine Desserts
Bal ve Cevizli Taze Anari Tatlısı – Anari Cheese with Honey and Walnuts Recipe
A light, healthy island dessert of fresh Cypriot anari cheese, pure island honey, cinnamon and fresh walnuts.
Prep 10 minCook 0 minTotal 20 minServings 4Difficulty Easy
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Divide into bowls
Divide the cheese between individual bowls or elegant dessert plates.
Add honey, walnuts and cinnamon
Drizzle generously with Cypriot honey. Sprinkle with the coarsely broken fresh walnuts and the ground cinnamon.
Garnish and serve cold
Garnish with the fresh figs or blueberries and serve cold as a light Mediterranean dessert.
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