Halawet El Jibn — Sweet Cheese Rolls & Dates
Warm, stretchy cheese rolls soaked in rose-infused syrup and topped with crushed pistachios. Served with dates and black tea for an elegant Lebanese dessert that feels like a hug.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 lb white cheese (akawi or halloumi), string
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp rose water
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely crushed
- 8 oz pitted dates
Instructions
- 1
Combine sugar and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes until syrupy.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in rose water. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Pat the white cheese dry. Layer a piece of string cheese flat, place mozzarella in the center, then roll tightly into a cylinder.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high until very hot. Pan-fry each roll seam-side down until golden and cheese starts to ooze, ~2 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer rolls to a shallow bowl. Pour warm rose syrup over them immediately.
- 6
Top with crushed pistachios. Serve warm alongside dates and hot black tea.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot
- 12-inch nonstick skillet or cast iron
- shallow serving bowl
- wooden spoon
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