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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.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 3 cups white sugar
- 2 cups butter
- 2 ½ cups semolina flour
- ½ cup pine nuts
Directions
Step 1
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring syrup to a boil.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 497 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat34g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol81mg | 27% |
| Sodium221mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate51g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars50g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium14mg | 1% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium45mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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