Kesme Helva
Kesme Helva is a traditional Turkish dessert that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a type of halva, a sweet confection made from simple ingredients like flour, sugar, water, and butter. The preparation involves cooking flour in butter until it reaches a golden brown color, then adding a sugar syrup to create a smooth and sweet consistency. Some variations may include the addition of nuts such as walnuts or hazelnuts to enhance the flavor and texture. Once prepared, the mixture is poured into a mold, allowed to cool, and then cut into squares or diamond shapes. Kesme Helva is enjoyed as a delicious sweet treat, often served during special occasions and celebrations in Turkey.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 7 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Put flour in a wide saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Don't let it turn yellow. Add sugar slowly, mixing well, until combined.
- Add melted butter and vanilla to the mixture. Mix all by a spoon or your hands, but be careful, as it can be very hot, until it has a sand-like consistency. Transfer to a 9x9-inch pan, pressing down as much as you can.
- Cut the mixture into a baklava shape or squares.
- Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 66mgSugar: 14gCalcium: 14mgIron: 3mg
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