Kastamonu Halva

Total time

45 dk

Servings

6

Calories (est.)

~250 kcal

Difficulty

orta

Kastamonu halva recipe · traditional Turkish dessert · flour halva

45 dk · 6 servings · 250 kcal

Ingredients

• 200 g flour
• 150 g butter
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 250 ml milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 50 g toasted walnuts
• a pinch of salt

Method

1. Melt the butter in a wide pan and add the flour, roasting over medium heat.
2. Stir continuously and roast the flour until it turns light brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the milk.
4. Cook until the mixture becomes glossy and thick, adding salt and cinnamon.
5. Remove from heat, fold in the walnuts, and serve hot.

For a firmer texture, add a splash of water after roasting the flour.

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