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halawet el jibn

Halawet El Jibn

Jay
Halawet El Jibn is a Middle Eastern dessert made of delectable sweet cheesy rolls that melt-in-the-mouth! It is perfect to serve on any occasion, especially holidays!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 30 Servings
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

Halawet El Jibn Dough

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup fine semolina
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Ashta Cream

  • 2 ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons semolina
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water

For Garnish

  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, occasionally stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Once it comes to a boil, add fine semolina and keep stirring until thickened, this process should take less than one minute.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the top and cut the edges with a pizza cutter or a knife until you have smooth edges.
  • Pipe out the Ashta on the edges of the dough, leaving about ½ inch of space behind the edge.
  • Roll out the dough until you form a log.
  • Cut the log and roll it in a plastic wrap.
  • Repeat the same process for the rest of the dough.
  • Place the covered logs in the freezer for 30 minutes. You can also place them in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
  • Once you are ready, cut them into two-inch pieces, and sprinkle with crushed pistachios and simple syrup.

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Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg