Halawet El Jibn (Cheese Pastry)
Stretchy white cheese rolled in crispy pastry sheets, drizzled with hot syrup and scattered with nuts. This Lebanese dessert takes 25 minutes and feels like pure indulgence.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 10 oz mozzarella cheese (fresh, low-moisture)
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup pistachios or walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tbsp rose water or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Stir sugar, water, and rose water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, ~3 minutes. Pour into a bowl to cool.
- 2
Cut mozzarella into thin sticks about 3 inches long. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Lay one phyllo sheet flat. Brush lightly with melted butter. Place a cheese stick at one edge, roll tightly, then fold in the sides like a burrito.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rolls 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 5
Immediately transfer to a plate and drizzle generously with cooled syrup. Scatter chopped nuts on top and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- large skillet
- paper towels
- pastry brush
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