Sweet Gulf-style white cheese whipped with fresh cream, Ajwa dates, rose water, and cardamom — a quick energy-rich suhoor plate.
White cheese with cream and dates is a Gulf-style suhoor starter, found on Ramadan tables in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE.
Ajwa dates give the cheese natural sweetness and depth, while the cream balances the saltiness with its soft richness.
Mash the cheese with a fork and place it in a bowl.
Add the fresh cream and fold gently until the texture is uniform.
Chop the pitted Ajwa dates into small pieces and add half the quantity to the cheese.
Add the rose water and cardamom and stir. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Spoon the cheese onto a plate and garnish with the remaining dates and pistachios. Serve cold.
The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar, while the glycemic load (GL) measures how much a full serving raises it. Together they give the complete picture.
A low value (≤55) means a gradual rise in blood sugar — the most suitable range for diabetes and insulin resistance.
Glycemic load reflects the impact of the full serving. To lower it: take half a serving, or pair the recipe with a source of protein and fiber.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet per FDA food-label reference values — your daily needs may be higher or lower. Values are derived from the recipe's ingredients via the USDA database.
The most common problems when preparing White Cheese with Cream and Dates, and how to fix them:
Add an extra spoonful of cream and whisk until soft.
Add a pinch of cardamom and a spoonful of honey to deepen the flavor.
Soak the Ajwa dates in warm rose water for 10 minutes before chopping.
Soak it in cold water for an hour and drain it.
Two days in an airtight container. Cover the surface with plastic wrap pressed against it.
The cream breaks.
| Original Ingredient | Tested Substitute | Ratio | Flavor Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwa dates | Sukkari dates | 1:1 | Brighter flavor. |
| Fresh cream | Sour cream | 1:1 | Tangy flavor. |
| Rose water | Orange blossom water | 1:1 | Different fragrance. |
| Ingredient | 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese | 200 g | 400 g | 600 g |
| Qishta | 150 g | 300 g | 450 g |
| Dates | 80 g | 160 g | 240 g |
| Samn | 15 g | 30 g | 45 g |
Choose ripe soft Ajwa dates. Add the rose water at the end so its fragrance does not evaporate.
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