Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva)
Turkish Semolina Halva is a traditional dessert. It is made from semolina flour, butter, pine nuts, and syrup.
The syrup is made by boiling water and sugar. The semolina mixture is cooked in butter until it is golden brown.
The halva is then made by combining the syrup and semolina mixture.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Turkish Semolina Halva is a traditional dessert. It is made from semolina flour, butter, pine nuts, and syrup.
The syrup is made by boiling water and sugar. The semolina mixture is cooked in butter until it is golden brown.
The halva is then made by combining the syrup and semolina mixture.
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Ingredients 5
5 cups water
3 cups white sugar
2 cups butter
2.5 cups semolina flour
0.5 cup pine nuts
Instructions
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Combine 5 cups water and 3 cups white sugar in a saucepan. Bring the syrup to a boil.
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Melt 2 cups butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes. Add 2.5 cups semolina flour and 0.5 cup pine nuts. Cook, stirring continuously, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Pour the syrup carefully over the semolina mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until nicely thickened, about 5 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes. Divide halva over several small dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 34g
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Saturated Fat 20g
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Cholesterol 81mg
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Sodium 221mg
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Total Carbohydrate 51g
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Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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