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HALAWET EL JIBN (MIDDLE EASTERN SWEET CHEESE ROLLS)

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If you have a sweet tooth then, you will certainly love Halawet El Jibn dessert, delectable sweet cheesy rolls that melt-in-the-mouth! These Sweet Cheese Rolls are not just a feast for the eyes but are also super easy to eat.

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A drizzle of simple syrup flavored with orange blossom water puts the final seal of perfection.

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First, heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, occasionally stirring until the sugar dissolves.

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Once it comes to a boil, add fine semolina and keep stirring until thickened, this process should take less than one minute.

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Then, add the cheese and orange blossom water and stir until all the cheese has melted. Let it cool down for 1-2 minutes. The dough should still be warm when you work on it. Don't let it cool down completely.

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Now, place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface and brush the surface with simple syrup. Next, place the dough on the plastic wrap. Place another sheet of plastic wrap on top of the dough and roll it out.

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After that, remove the plastic wrap from the top and cut the edges with a pizza cutter or a knife until you have smooth edges.

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Next, pipe out the Ashta Cream on the edges of the dough, leaving about ½ inch of space behind the edge.

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Later on, roll out the dough until you form a log. cut the log and roll it in a plastic wrap.

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Once you are ready, cut them into two-inch pieces, and sprinkle with crushed pistachios and Simple Syrup.