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Medium 35 min~450 kcal 2/10
Halawet el Jibn
A Levantine cheese and semolina sweet rolled with cream, syrup, rose water, and pistachios.
Medium⏱️ 58 min📖 1 min readServes 8~390 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 58 min- Prep40 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 400 g Mozzarella
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Semolina
For the syrup
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Water
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Rose water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon juice
For the filling
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Clotted cream or cream
For serving
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the water and sugar for 8 minutes, then add the lemon juice and rose water to make syrup.
8 min08:00 - 2
Thicken the semolina in a pot with half a cup of hot syrup.
- 3
Add the cheese and stir over low heat until it becomes a melted elastic dough.
7 min07:00 - 4
Roll the dough thinly between sheets of parchment paper.
- 5
Spread the clotted cream along one edge of the dough.
- 6
Roll it up and cut into 8 pieces.
- 7
Serve cold with syrup and pistachios.
💡 Tip: Roll the cheese dough while it is still warm; as it cools, it loses elasticity and cracks during rolling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the small rolls cold with syrup, pistachios, and optional rose petals.
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
11
g protein
48
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 49%Fat 40%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Halawet el Jibn make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Halawet el Jibn take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 58 minutes in total.Is Halawet el Jibn difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Halawet el Jibn have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 48g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Halawet el Jibn contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Halawet el Jibn belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Halawet el Jibn need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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