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Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Canakkale Cheese Halva
Canakkale cheese halva melts unsalted cheese with semolina into a distinctive dessert that can be served warm.
Medium⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~286 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 300 g Unsalted cheese
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Semolina
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Milk
- 30 g Butter
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Instructions
- 1
Break the unsalted cheese into small pieces and bring it to room temperature.
- 2
Toast the semolina with butter for 4 minutes, until lightly colored.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the cheese and milk and stir until melted, with no lumps in the cheese strands.
- 4
Add the sugar and cook for 6 minutes, keeping the cheese from sticking to the bottom.
6 min06:00 - 5
Transfer the helva to an oven dish and brown the top for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Divide the hot cheese helva into small plates before the edges dry out.
💡 Tip: Melting the cheese over low heat helps the helva stay soft instead of becoming rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with cinnamon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~286
kcal calories
9
g protein
31
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 45%Fat 42%
GI 50 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GLEstimated, 60% match
29.2g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
47.1mg
Sodium
3.2g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Gluten
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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FAQ
How many servings does Canakkale Cheese Halva make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Canakkale Cheese Halva take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Canakkale Cheese Halva difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Canakkale Cheese Halva have?
Approximately 286 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 31g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Canakkale Cheese Halva contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Canakkale Cheese Halva need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Canakkale Cheese Halva filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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