Semolina Halva with Cheese
Semolina Halva with Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 tea glass semolina
- 125 gr butter
- 2 tea glasses sugar
- 3 tea glasses water
- 300 gr unsalted cheese, finely chopped
- as needed pistachios, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the semolina to the melted butter. Sauté the semolina over medium heat, stirring constantly, until its color turns milky brown.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Once the semolina reaches the desired color, add the sugar and mix well. Ensure the sugar is fully incorporated with the semolina.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
After adding the sugar, add the water. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly. Keep it on the stove until the halva thickens and absorbs the water. It is important to stir continuously at this stage to prevent lumps.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Approximately 3 minutes before turning off the heat, add the finely chopped unsalted cheese to the halva. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and blends into the halva.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the prepared semolina halva with cheese to serving plates. Optionally, sprinkle with pistachios and serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Semolina Halva with Cheese
- 1 tea glass semolina
- 125 gr butter
- 2 tea glasses sugar
- 3 tea glasses water
- 300 gr unsalted cheese, finely chopped
- as needed pistachios, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the semolina to the melted butter. Sauté the semolina over medium heat, stirring constantly, until its color turns milky brown.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Once the semolina reaches the desired color, add the sugar and mix well. Ensure the sugar is fully incorporated with the semolina.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
After adding the sugar, add the water. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly. Keep it on the stove until the halva thickens and absorbs the water. It is important to stir continuously at this stage to prevent lumps.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Approximately 3 minutes before turning off the heat, add the finely chopped unsalted cheese to the halva. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and blends into the halva.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the prepared semolina halva with cheese to serving plates. Optionally, sprinkle with pistachios and serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min