Syrian Cheese Halawa – Recipe for Syrian Cheese Halawa – How to Prepare Syrian Cheese Halawa

Syrian Cheese Halawa – Recipe for Syrian Cheese Halawa – How to Prepare Syrian Cheese Halawa

Syrian Cheese Halawa is known for its distinctive flavor and high nutritional value, thanks to most of its ingredients. It is also easy to prepare, taking no more than 35 minutes to prepare and an additional 35 minutes to cook. In this article, we will present ingredients sufficient for six people along with the preparation method, hoping you enjoy this unique and traditional dessert from the Syrian kitchen, especially from the cities of Hama and Homs, which are famous for this treat.

Ingredients for Syrian Cheese Halawa:

 

• 1 ½ cups of fine semolina
• 2 cups of grated Akkawi cheese
• 2 cups of cream
• ¾ cup of drinking water
• ½ cup of white sugar
• Crushed pistachios (optional, for garnish)

Ingredients for Syrup:

• 1 cup of drinking water
• 2 cups of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water

Preparation Method for Syrian Cheese Halawa:

1. Preparing the Syrup:
   Place the sugar and water in a pot over medium heat. Let it boil for about 3 minutes.
   Remove the pot from the heat, add the lemon juice and orange blossom water, and stir well to combine. Set the syrup aside to cool.

2. Preparing the Halawa:
   In a separate pot over medium heat, mix the sugar and water until the sugar completely dissolves. Add the semolina, stirring continuously until all ingredients are well combined.
   Gradually add the grated Akkawi cheese and continue stirring until the mixture forms a smooth and soft dough.

3. Shaping the Halawa:
   Grease a sheet of plastic wrap with a little syrup, place the halawa dough on it, and cover with another sheet of plastic wrap.
   Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large, flat circle.
   Spread the cream in a straight line on the dough, then carefully roll the dough into a long log.

4. Serving:
   Cut the log into small rolls and place them on a serving plate. Garnish the rolls with crushed pistachios if desired.
   Serve the Syrian Cheese Halawa with syrup on the side, allowing each person to add their desired amount of syrup.

And that’s it! Your Syrian Cheese Halawa is ready to be enjoyed with family or guests. Bon appétit!