Fresh unsalted cheese, semolina, sugar, and butter bake into a warm golden dessert.
10 min prep 35 min cook
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Stir the cheese in a pot over low heat until melted.
Add butter and semolina and stir constantly for 8 minutes.
Add sugar and cook for 5 minutes until the helva comes together.
Spread the mixture in a baking dish and brush with egg yolk.
Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until the top browns.
💡 Tip: Melting the cheese over low heat keeps the helva fibrous rather than grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm in small bowls after it comes out of the oven.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
12
g protein
48
g carbs
13
g fat
35.4g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
31.3mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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