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Halawet El Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)

A stretchy mozzarella-and-semolina dough wrapped around rich qishta cream, scented with orange blossom and topped with pistachios.

06 Apr 2023
Prep20 mins
Cook15 mins
ServesServes 6
LevelMedium

How to Prepare

1

Make the qishta: whisk the milk, cornstarch, semolina and sugar in a pot over medium heat until thick, then stir in the qishta and orange blossom water and let it cool.

2

For the dough, bring the water and sugar to a boil to make a light syrup.

3

Lower the heat and stir in the mozzarella and fine semolina, mixing until a smooth stretchy dough forms, then add the orange blossom water.

4

Spread the warm dough thinly, spread the qishta along one edge and roll it up.

5

Cut into pieces, garnish with crushed pistachios and a little syrup or rose jam, and serve.

Chef Noor's Tip

Work with the dough while it is still warm so it stays soft and easy to roll.