Semolina Halva Recipe - Delicious Alternative for 5 People

Prepare a delicious and practical dessert for 5 people with the semolina halva recipe. This recipe, which you can easily make with few ingredients, will be appreciated by your guests.
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🌟 Semolina Halva Recipe for 5 People

Ingredients used in semolina halva and cooking steps shown in wooden spoon, pot and plate, presentation of semolina halva with pistachios.

Semolina halva is one of the most popular desserts of Turkish cuisine. It comes to the rescue when hosting guests or in sudden sweet cravings thanks to its practicality and the fact that it can be prepared with few ingredients. Here is the perfect semolina halva recipe with measurements for 5 people:

🍴 Ingredients

For the halva:

  • 1 cup semolina
  • 75 grams butter (approximately 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

For the sherbet:

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk (optional, for a softer consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

🍶 Note: You don’t have to use milk, it can also be made with just water.

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Sherbet Preparation:

  • Combine sugar, water and milk in a small saucepan.

  • Heat while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. It does not need to boil.

  • Remove from the stove and leave to cool on one side.

2. Roasting the Semolina and Peanuts:

  • Put the butter and oil in a wide-bottomed pot.

  • When the butter melts, add the pine nuts and roast until they turn slightly pink.

  • Then add the semolina and roast on low heat, stirring constantly, until the semolina turns dark golden. This process may take approximately 15-20 minutes.

3. Adding the Syrup:

  • Carefully add the warm syrup to the roasted semolina. Caution: It may splash when pouring the syrup!

  • Stir to ensure that the semolina absorbs the syrup.

  • Close the lid of the pot and let it brew for about 5 minutes on very low heat.

4. Serving:

  • After the halva is brewed, stir and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • You can serve by shaping it with a spoon. You can sprinkle cinnamon on top if desired, or serve it with ice cream.

🍨 Serving Suggestion

  • You can make a classic presentation by serving it with a scoop of plain ice cream.

  • You can add walnut, almond or hazelnut pieces on top for a richer flavor.

📝 Tips

  • Do not roast the semolina on very high heat; be patient, low heat is a must.

  • The lukewarmness of the syrup affects the consistency of the semolina, be careful not to make it hot or cold.

  • Using milk gives the halva a softer texture, but it is optional.

  • Letting the halva rest allows the semolina to absorb the syrup thoroughly and increases its flavor.

  • Constantly stirring while making the halva prevents the semolina from clumping.

  • Semolina halva preserves its flavor even after it cools, so you can prepare it in advance and let it rest.

  • The wide and thick-bottomed pot you use while making the halva ensures that the semolina is roasted evenly.

  • Optionally, you can add cardamom powder to the halva to add a different aroma.

  • The quality of the semolina you use while making the halva also affects the flavor, if possible, choose quality semolina.

  • The quality of the oil you use while making the halva is also important; using butter gives a richer flavor.