How to Make Kesme Helva - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kesme helva is a traditional Turkish dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This sweet treat is made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and water, and is commonly flavored with the aromatic essence of vanilla or cinnamon. Kesme helva is often served at special occasions and gatherings, and is a beloved dessert that brings people together in joy and celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 7 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 9x9-inch dish

  • Put flour in a wide saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Don't let it turn yellow. Add sugar slowly, mixing well, until combined.
  • Add melted butter and vanilla to the mixture. Mix all by a spoon or your hands, but be careful, as it can be very hot, until it has a sand-like consistency. Transfer to a 9x9-inch pan, pressing down as much as you can.
  • Cut the mixture into a baklava shape or squares.
  • Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 66mg