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Halawet el Riz

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Halawet el riz, is a traditional Arabic sweet which is made of rice, cheese and cream, sweetened with sugar syrup and garnished with pistachio.

 1/2 cup basmati rice
  2 cups water
  3/4 cup of sugar
  3-4 mastic gum tears plus a teaspoon of sugar
  1 tbsp of blossom water
  1 tsp rose water
  2 cups mozzarella cheese
  minced pistachios
 Sugar syrup
For the Cream:
  1 lbs (450 g) ricotta cheese
  4 tbsp whipping cream
  1 tsp blossom water
  1 tsp rose water
1

In a saucepan over medium heat mix the rice and water. Simmer until the rice is cooked.

2

In a pestle and mortar, grind the sugar and the musk until smooth.

3

Grind cooked rice in an electric mixer, then put it in a pot over medium heat, add sugar and mix well.

4

Add rose water, water and mastic powder.

5

 Add the mozzarella cheese, and stir the mixture over low heat until the cheese melts completely.

6

In a tray, pour the mixture and let it cool.

7

In a bowl, mix well ricotta cheese, whipping cream, blossom water and rose water.

8

To serve: Put a layer of rice and cheese mixture in a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream on top. Sprinkle pistachios, pour sugar syrup and serve immediately

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