Halva
A rich, crumbly semolina halva with a creamy white drizzle and black sesame seeds, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups water and 0.75 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 0.5 cup butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup semolina and toast, stirring constantly, until golden and nutty, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the toasted semolina. Stir vigorously; it will bubble. Cook until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8-inch square pan, smoothing the top.
- 5
Drizzle 0.25 cup heavy cream over the top in a zigzag pattern. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds. Let cool for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- large skillet
- 8-inch square pan
- spatula
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