IRMIK HELVASI (TURKISH SEMOLINA HALVA)
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.
Provided by Cagla Darveaux
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Turkish
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring syrup to a boil.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 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, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 50.2 g
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FRS Tuhin
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Kai South
[email protected]I've never made irmik helvasi before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect and my family loved it.
Khaya Cebekhulu
[email protected]This irmik helvasi is absolutely delicious! The semolina is cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
willie smith
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good irmik helvasi recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
ikram raza
[email protected]I made this irmik helvasi for my family and they all loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
MaryPat Behrens
[email protected]This is the best irmik helvasi I've ever had. The semolina is perfectly toasted and the butter and sugar give it the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ayaz Tariq
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of semolina desserts, but this irmik helvasi is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Linda Lippett
[email protected]This irmik helvasi is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the way the semolina and butter come together to create a creamy, nutty flavor.
Bednegoh Seme
[email protected]I made this irmik helvasi for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Akilas KAISA
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Kashan abbasi2
[email protected]I've never made irmik helvasi before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect and my family loved it.
Diponkor sarker
[email protected]This irmik helvasi is absolutely delicious! The semolina is cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ramdulari Kumari Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good irmik helvasi recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
shetu biswas
[email protected]I made this irmik helvasi for my family and they all loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Nethmi Wanniarachchi
[email protected]This is the best irmik helvasi I've ever had! The semolina is perfectly toasted and the butter and sugar give it the perfect amount of sweetness.
bradley bobbitt
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of semolina desserts, but this irmik helvasi changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Patrick Wentzell
[email protected]This irmik helvasi is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of semolina and butter. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Marita Oweza Gqwesa
[email protected]I made this irmik helvasi for a Turkish dinner party I hosted last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet, nutty flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again soon.