Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) recipe

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Ingredients

5 cups water
3 cups white sugar
2 cups butter
2 ½ cups semolina flour
½ cup pine nuts

Nutrition Info

496.8 calories
carbohydrate: 50.8 g
cholesterol: 81.3 mg
fat: 33.6 g
fiber: 0.3 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturatedFat: 19.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 221.1 mg
sugar: 50.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring syrup to a boil.

  2. Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes. Add semolina and pine nuts. Cook, stirring continuously, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Pour syrup carefully over the semolina mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until nicely thickened, about 5 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes. Divide halva over several small dishes.

Recipe Yield

12 servings

Recipe Note

Irmik Helvasi (semolina halva) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic dessert of halva made from semolina flour. Serve with cinnamon sprinkled on top if desired. This dish can be served warm or cold.

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