Sh'abiyat- Cheese filled Pastry

recipe by Umm O'Sama

These sh'abiyat are made with cheese, but another variation is to use ushta.

Ingredients
Puff Pastry Squares
Syrian Cheese
Simple Syrup

As it did not occur to me at the time, I had to insert a professional picture of the Syrian cheese here...in case you need it for reference.

These are the puff pastry squares, as they are sold frozen at Altayebat Market. If you cannot find them this way, you can always use puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares yourself.

Allow the puff pastry to thaw in the refrigerator before use. It should, however, always remain cold in order for it to retain its shape and puff-up properly in the oven. Lay out several sheets.

Slice the Syrian cheese about 1/4 inch thick and set aside.

Use one or two pieces, depending on size. The cheese will spread out, so do not overfill. Place in the middle of the pastry square and fold into a triangle.

Press down edges together firmly.

Space out on a prepared baking sheet, giving them room to expand. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.

Remove from oven and drizzle with simple syrup immediately, while still hot.

Allow triangles to cool while syrup is absorbed.

Enjoy alone or with mamounieh.