Homsi Halawet el Jibn with Ashta and Orange Blossom

About this recipe

The most famous sweet of Homs and Syria, combining stretchy cheese dough, smooth cream and fresh orange blossom.

The secret

Use akkawi or fresh mozzarella and cook it quickly with semolina and syrup until the dough is smooth and stretchy.

Serve it with

Arrange the rolls, garnish with pistachios and orange-blossom jam, and pour over light, cold syrup.