Halva is a favorite dessert throughout the Middle East. Many varieties are made with tahini or semolina flour. This Persian halva recipe uses a simple mixture of flour, butter, and sugar with the sweet perfume of rosewater. Cut into wedges and serve with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup rose water
- 3 saffron threads
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir rosewater and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover the saucepan and remove from the heat.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Step 4
Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 5
Spread halva evenly onto a plate or platter. Make a pattern on the top of halva using the back of a spoon or a knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
Cook’s Notes:
Substitute 1 cup of flavorless vegetable oil for the butter to make a cholesterol-free sweet. Decorate the top of the halva with whole pistachios or almonds or simply sprinkle with chopped nuts. Rosewater is available at most Middle Eastern grocery stores and at many health-food stores.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 386 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat15g | 73% |
Cholesterol61mg | 20% |
Sodium4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars25g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium11mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium33mg | 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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