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Halawet el Jibin

Halawet el Jibn: Irresistible Middle Eastern Delight Awaits

Discover Halawet el Jibn, a soft and stretchy Middle Eastern dessert filled with creamy ashta, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Fresh Mozzarella Low-moisture for best results.
  • 1 cup Fine Semolina Finely ground for best outcome.
For the Ashta Filling
  • 1 cup Ashta (Clotted Cream) Essential for rich filling.
  • 2 cups Full-Fat Milk Choose whole milk for creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch To thicken the filling.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Balances sweetness.
For the Sweet Floral Syrup
  • 1 cup Simple Syrup Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Blossom Water Adds fragrant quality.
  • 1 tablespoon Rose Water Enhances floral notes.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Pistachios Chopped for texture.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • cheesecloth
  • Rolling Pin
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Simple Syrup: Combine equal parts water and sugar in a small pot, heating until it boils. Stir in lemon juice and orange blossom water, then simmer for about 4 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  2. Make the Ashta Filling: Heat full-fat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vinegar and stir gently to separate curds. Strain through cheesecloth to create fresh ricotta. Mix with cornstarch, sugar, and floral waters, heating until thickened, then chill.
  3. Prepare the Dough: Melt fresh mozzarella over low heat until gooey. Stir in fine semolina and cooled simple syrup, mixing until smooth and elastic. Add more orange blossom water for flavor.
  4. Assemble Halawet el Jibn: Roll the dough into thin sheets, pipe the chilled ashta filling along one edge, roll it up, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Garnish with crushed pistachios and drizzle warm syrup over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled for the best texture. Optional: Sprinkle crushed pistachios and rose petals for presentation.

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