Halawet El Jibn (Cheese Dessert)
Halawet El Jibn, or cheese dessert, is a delightful Middle Eastern treat that harmoniously blends creamy mozzarella with sweet syrup and a hint of rosewater. This luscious dessert offers a unique texture that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for celebrations or simply to indulge after a long day. Garnished with crunchy pistachios, Halawet El Jibn promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup semolina flour
- 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp rose water
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix shredded mozzarella cheese, semolina flour, and sugar until smooth.
- Heat whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Gradually stir in the cheese mixture until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and mix in rose water for added aroma.
- Transfer the mixture onto a greased surface and shape into small rectangles or squares while still warm.
- For the syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water in another saucepan until syrupy. Drizzle over cooled pieces of Halawet El Jibn.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg