Bakalawa bil jibna is the Libyan variety of baklava made with rosewater-flavored muhallabia and cream cheese. The filling typically consists of cream cheese, sugar, cornflour, milk, qashta cream, and rosewater. This baklava variety is doused in a flavorful syrup made with water, sugar, lemon, honey, and rosewater.

It is recommended to wait at least 6 hours before cutting and serving this dessert. Unlike regular baklava, bakalawa bil jibna has a much lighter flavor, making it a perfect treat during the holy month of Ramadan.