Description
Kaanlar Sliced Künefe Cheese 500 g is a fresh, unsalted cheese that stretches when heated, pre-sliced for use in künefe and kadayıf desserts. The 500-gram package is the ideal size for kitchens that serve künefe not as a main dish but as a dessert option.
What is the wholesale price?
The price shown on the page is the retail price for a single 500-gram package. Special pricing based on quantity applies for purchases by the case or pallet. Restaurants, hotels, cafes, and catering businesses can request current case prices and contract supply offers via the quote form or through WhatsApp. You can browse our entire product line in the interactive catalog.
What are the benefits of sliced künefe cheese?
The most time-consuming step in making künefe is slicing and spreading the cheese. With the pre-sliced version, this step is omitted; the cheese is placed directly between the layers of kadayıf.
The second benefit is portion standardization—each künefe contains the same amount of cheese, which keeps costs consistent. For pastry shops with high-volume production, Kaanlar Maraş-Antep Künefe Cheese (17 kg ) reduces the cost per kilogram.
| Criteria | Sliced 500 g | 17 kg wholesale |
| Preparation | None — open and place | Slicing required |
| Portion size | Fixed | Depends on the cut |
| Cost per kilogram | Higher | Lower |
| Fire risk | Low | High if the speed is low |
| For whom | Dessert options on the menu | Künefe maker, bulk production |
How many servings of künefe does 500 g make?
A single-serving künefe typically contains 80–120 g of cheese; accordingly, a 500 g package yields roughly 4–6 servings.
To calculate the cost of cheese per serving, you can divide the current package price listed on the page by this number.
Who is it suitable for?
- Restaurants and cafes that serve künefe
- À la carte dining and room service
- Breakfast rooms — serving katmer and sweets
- Low- to medium-speed mixers
- Catering and Event Kitchens
Where is it used?
- Künefe: main use
- Kadayif desserts: burma and tel kadayif fillings
- Katmer: Antep-style katmer filling
- Hot dessert dishes: cheese-filled
Is künefe cheese salty?
It shouldn’t be—künefe cheese is produced unsalted or with very little salt. Salt disrupts the flavor balance in this dessert. If you receive a batch that’s too salty, you can soak the slices in cold water to remove the salt; change the water a few times and then drain the cheese.
Check the package label for the salt content of the batch you have.
Why doesn’t the cheese stretch in künefe?
Three reasons: the cheese has lost its freshness, the heat is too high, or the cheese has just been taken out of the refrigerator.
A handy tip: Let the cheese warm up a bit before using it, and cook the künefe over medium heat, browning both sides—but don’t overcook it. Excessive heat first stretches the cheese, then makes it rubbery.
How should it be stored?
Store at +2 / +4 °C. Künefelik cheese is a fresh product; follow the best-by date on the package.
Keep the opened package sealed; slices left exposed will dry out and lose their elasticity. Dried-out cheese won’t form the desired strands in the künefe.
Can it be frozen?
It can be frozen, but its ability to stretch may diminish. Since künefe relies entirely on this characteristic, the fresh product yields better results. If necessary, freeze it in individual portions and let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator.
Wholesale orders and cold-chain delivery
We deliver to Istanbul’s 39 districts 6 days a week, ensuring the cold chain is maintained for next-day delivery. You can add other cheeses, dairy products, and kitchen supplies to the same shipment. For the full Kaanlar product line, please visit our Kaanlar brand page; for supply arrangements tailored to your business type, please visit our business sectors page.
Product Information
- Brand: Kaanlar
- Product Name: Sliced Künefe Cheese
- Net weight: 500 g
- Shape: Sliced
- Characteristics: Unsalted/lightly salted, fresh cheese that stretches when heated
- Allergen: Contains milk and dairy products
- Storage: +2 / +4 °C
- Supply type: Suitable for wholesale and professional use
Product ingredients, salt content, and packaging information are subject to change by the manufacturer; please confirm before placing your order.
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