Kesme Helva

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My mother-in-law cooks this kesme helva whenever I want. This is a great dessert that you can have by the 5 PM tea. It melts in your mouth and you feel it on every side of your tongue. It is really easy. You can decorate it with chocolate sauce if you wish.

Submitted by Bahar's
Published on May 7, 2010
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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

  • 7 ounces unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Cut the mixture into a baklava shape or squares.

  4. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Serve.

Cook's Note:

Be careful while serving; it is fragile!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414 Calories
18g Fat
56g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 6g 12%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 66mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.