Halva is a sweet dessert found throughout Central Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and many other parts of the world. There are a few variations of Halva including several variations of, a tahini (sesame seed paste) halva and a flour halva.
Nowadays, it’s easily found in many stores throughout the world. But, making this confectionary at home is also a reasonable possibility. This simple recipe is for a flour based halva. The process is similar to making a roux, béchamel or a gravy except that it is indeed of course, sweet. This variation of the flour halva includes an unsalted cheese that is barley melted through the halva. The cheese creates a flavorful and unique twist on the classic dessert.
Here’s the recipe:
Flour Halva with Cheese
- 1 c flour
- 1/2 c sunflower oil
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c milk
- 3/4 c Antep peynir (grated) (substitute: unsalted mozerella)
- 1 TBSP butter
Preparation:
Add the oil to a large stock pot. Using a whisk, gradually add the flour while whisking constantly until smooth.
Then add the sugar slowly, while constantly whisking.
Continue whisking and slowly add the milk until well incorporated.
Add the butter and then with a spatula fold in the grated cheese. As soon as the cheese starts to melt, remove from the heat.
Serve immediately & Enjoy!
Afiyet Olsun!
This recipe is from the culinary classes at the Gaziantep Mutfak Sanatlar? E?itim Merkezi. For more information or to take a class, visit their website.