Turkish Tel Kadayif (Shredded Wheat Dessert) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups Wheat Chex, crumbled
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
For Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Butter a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Layer 1 cup of the shredded wheat on the bottom of the pan. Cover with walnuts.
Layer on the remaining shredded wheat. Pour the melted butter over it all.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until light brown (about 20 to 25 minutes).
Cook the ingredients for syrup over medium heat until sugar melts. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Pour syrup over hot browned mixture. Cover and allow to cool.
Cut into squares.
May be served with whipped cream on top.