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Halva

Greek Halva | Pistachio and Almond Halva

Kenton & Jane
Semolina based halva. A classic Greek dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek olive oil
  • 2 cups fine semolina flour
  • 3/4 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers
  • Ground cinnamon for topping
  • -Syrup-
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 lemon peels
  • 1 tablespoon Greek honey

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients listed under syrup in pan and bring to boil. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes. Sugar will dissolve and you'll be left with a clear liquid.
  • Once 10 minutes have passed turn off heat and set aside.
  • In a soup pot add olive oil and semolina.
  • Cook for about 7-10 minutes, until a nice golden color is achieved, stir continuously during entire cooking time.
  • Once the semolina has a nice golden color, remove from heat.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and lemon peels from syrup.
  • Pour syrup into pot with flour, be careful as it may splatter, and steam up.
  • Add in chopped nuts.
  • Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, until everything is well incorporated.
  • Line bundt pan (or other cake pan) with olive oil, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
  • Spoon in semolina batter and spread evenly.
  • Let cool at room temperature for about 1-2 hours.
  • When ready, flip bundt pan over, sprinkle with more ground cinnamon.
  • Serve!

Notes

**Please read section above called "The Original Greek Halva Recipe" if you like things sweet.
--Serving is based off estimated slices