Greek Halva Pudding Recipe

Greek Halvas: Semolina Pudding Cake Dimitras Dishes

WebMar 23, 2024 · Instructions. Begin by making the syrup: Combine all of the syrup ingredients (except the vanilla and honey) in a small saucepan …

1. Halvas is one of those Greek desserts that, in my humble opinion, is overlooked. Yes, it's not loaded with chocolate, cream or other decadent ingredients. It's simplicity is what draws me to love it more! Now, that said, my halvas is far from "simple"...... Other than being simple to prepare, it's loaded with so many lovely flavors like, cranberries, raisins, orange, cinnamon, just a hint of cardamom and nuts. Absolutely delicious!
2. Go ahead and give it a try! You can definitely substitute any of the dried fruit and nuts with your favorites. I've used pistachios (the salted variety are super delicious in sweet dishes), pine nuts, hazelnuts, raisins, dates, figs..... Have fun with it! I especially love serving this during the winter holiday season. It just makes me feel warm and fuzzy 🙂
3. Begin by making the syrup. Combine all of the ingredients (syrup ingredients) in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes until the sugar is melted. Remove the spices and discard. Remove from the heat and set aside while preparing the pudding.
4. Heat the oil and add the semolina, salt and cardamom seeds. Keep stirring it until it develops a golden color. This will toast the semolina and give it a delicious flavor. Be very careful not to burn it! Keep stirring and cook it over medium heat.

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Greek Halva recipe (Semolina Pudding with Raisins)

WebOct 29, 2013 · Add the halva spices. Cook the halva (whilst stirring) until the mixture thickens and pulls away easily from the sides of the pan. …

1. To prepare this delicious Greek halva recipe, start by preparing the syrup. Add all the ingredients into a pan over high heat and bring to the boil. Boil until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup slightly thickens. Set aside, but keep warm.
2. In the meantime, roast the almond silvers into the oven at 180C. Although the traditional Greek halva recipe doesn’t include almonds, it’s always a nice addition, which gives extra flavour and crunchiness.
3. Heat the oil in a large pot and add gradually the semolina. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon to allow the semolina to absorb the oil. When the semolina starts to bubble, turn the heat down and allow to toast until golden (whilst constantly stirring). The more you toast the mixture, the darker it will become. Just be careful not to over toast it, as the semolina will burn and the halva will become bitter.
4. Remove the pot from the stove and pour in, slowly, the warm syrup. Don’t forget to remove the lemon peel, cinnamon and clove!

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GREEK SEMOLINA HALVA 30 days of Greek food

WebMar 28, 2020 · In a medium pot with 4 cups water over high heat, add sugar (or honey), the cinnamon stick, the peels of lemon, orange and the …

1. Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C). Line a small and shallow baking sheet with parchment. Toast the almond slivers for about 5-8 minutes.
2. In a medium pot with 4 cups water over high heat, add sugar (or honey), the cinnamon stick, the peels of lemon, orange and the cloves (optional). Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Don't stir at all. Set aside and keep it hot.
3. In a non-stick, heavy-bottomed pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until slightly simmering.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick, the lemon, orange peels and the cloves (optional) from the syrup.

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