Coconut Halva (Basbousa)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 13
Tasty Coconut Halva (Basbousa) Recipe with Healthy Benefits
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 1/4 cups semolina
1 1/2 cups coconut , shredded
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
handful whole almond , to decorate
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon rose water ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
437
Sugar
49g
Fat
21g
Coconut Halva (Basbousa) is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that is also popular in other parts of the world like Greece and Turkey. This dessert contains a mix of flour, semolina, coconut, and sugar, which are combined to create a soft, spongy texture with a rich, nutty flavor. The dessert is often accompanied by tea or coffee on special occasions or served as a post-meal dessert at the end of a hearty meal. It can be easily prepared for a weekly family dessert or any special occasion with a little preparation.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
3.Add the flour, semolina, coconut, almond extract, milk, and baking powder to the bowl.
4.Mix them well until they become a smooth batter.
5.Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
6.Pour the batter into the pan and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
7.Cut the halva into diamond shapes and place a whole almond in the center of each diamond.
8.Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
9.Meanwhile, make the syrup by combining water, sugar, lemon juice, and rose water (optional) in a saucepan.
10.Cook the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
11.Bring it to boil, then let it simmer over low heat for about 8-10 minutes until the syrup thickens.
12.Once the halva is baked, take it out of the oven and pour the hot syrup over the halva.
13.Let it cool down completely before serving.

PROS

This dessert is easy to make and has a rich, nutty flavor with a delicate coconut undertone.

It is perfect to serve guests and can be stored for up to three days for future use.

CONS

Overconsumption of this dessert can lead to an increased level of sugar and calorie intake in your diet.

People having celiac disease (=wheat intolerance) should not try this recipe due to its high wheat gluten content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains coconut which may have heart-healthy benefits.
It is also a good source of fiber, which can help to improve digestion and lower blood sugar levels.

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