---
title: Halawet el Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
servings: 6
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/halawet-el-jibn
---

Gather @fine semolina{150%g}.

Make the syrup: combine half the @sugar{200%g} with water, a squeeze of @lemon{0.25} and half the @rose water{2%tsp} in a small pot, and simmer until slightly thickened. ~{5%minutes}

Set the syrup aside to cool completely; meanwhile, whip the @heavy cream{300%ml} with the remaining rose water until thick and holding soft peaks, then chill.

In a wide pan, combine the @mozzarella{400%g}, semolina, remaining sugar, a splash of the cooled syrup and a little water; melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until it comes together into a smooth, stretchy dough. ~{10%minutes}

Turn the warm dough out between two sheets brushed with syrup and roll it out thin.

Pipe or spoon the whipped cream along one edge, then roll the dough up around it snugly and slice into pieces.

Chill the rolls until firm.

Serve drizzled with the remaining syrup and dusted with a green snow of ground @pistachio{60%g}.