Desserts · Middle Eastern dining
Halawet Jeben
Delicate sweet cheese rolls filled with creamy ashta, a soft and elegant Middle Eastern treat.
The preparation
Flavor in the details.
A sweet cheese preparation is shaped into rolls around an ashta filling. The tender outer layer and creamy center give the dessert its soft, delicate character.
The story
Its place at the table.
Halawet jeben belongs to the Middle Eastern family of cheese-based sweets. Its name refers to the sweetness of cheese, with the filling adding another layer of richness.
At your table
Soft cheese, creamy center.
Halawet jeben has a tender sweet-cheese outer layer around ashta. It is a softer dessert than crisp baklava, making the two an interesting comparison for a shared finish. Try a small portion of each rather than choosing several desserts with the same texture. Explore the pairing
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