Turkish Halwa

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 13

Traditional Turkish Halwa recipe for a sweet treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

438

Sugar

46g

Fat

17g

Turkish Halwa is a beloved dessert in Turkey, often made during special occasions like weddings and festivals. It is a sticky, sweet, and nutty dessert that has a pudding-like texture. The mixture of water, molasses, and butter is cooked with flour until it becomes thickened, then mixed with chopped walnuts. It is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, combine water, molasses, and butter over medium heat.
2.	Stir until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined.
3.	Add flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until there are no lumps.
4.	Reduce heat to low and keep stirring until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
5.	Add walnuts to the mixture and stir until combined.
6.	Pour the mixture into a greased pan and spread it evenly.
7.	Cut into pieces and serve.

PROS

Turkish Halwa is a delicious and flavorful dessert.

It is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients that are readily available in most households.

It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

It is a perfect dessert for cold winter nights.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and contains a large amount of sugar and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Molasses used in the recipe is a good source of antioxidants and can help improve digestion.

	1 1/2 cups water
	1 1/2 cups molasses
	1/2 cup unsalted butter
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/4 cup chopped walnuts