Though not difficult to make, this Knafeh does require some time to prepare, a lot of which is hands off. Once you have all components set and prepared, the baking process takes very little time. It is advised to space your work over several days, as not to stress yourself on the day of. You can make Big Batch Sugar Syrup months in advance or the regular one a couple of days ahead. The Farkeh too, can also be prepared in advance, toasted, sifted then stored in zipper lock bag, then frozen for months, and ready to go when needed. It's also a good idea to soak the cheese the night before. With everything all prepared, all that's left to do on the day of serving, is drain the cheese, grease the pan, press in the farkeh, top with cheese, then cook of the stove.