Coconut Halva (Basbousa) Recipe

Name: Coconut Halva (Basbousa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup turbinado sugar; 1/2 cup unbleached flour; 1 1/4 cups semolina; 1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded; 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup almond milk; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon almond extract; handful whole almond, to decorate; Simple Syrup; 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/3 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 1/4 cups semolina
1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
handful whole almond, to decorate
Simple Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon rose water (optional)

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["Prepare the simple syrup first by placing the sugar, water, and lemon juice into a pan, stirring to mix and bring to boil. Simmer for about 6-8 minutes until the syrup has thickened just a little. Stir in rosewater if using. Allow syrup to cool then chill.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the sugar, flour, semolina, coconut, milk, baking powder and almond extract, mix thoroughly. Do not allow to burn.", "Pour the mixture into a buttered 8"" square baking pan, flatten the top and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden.", "Remove halva from oven and cut diagonally so that you have diamond shaped portions. Prick the cake all over using a toothpick. Pour the chilled simple syrup evenly over the top and decorate with a whole almond on each diamond shaped piece. Serve hot or at room temperature."]

770

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup turbinado sugar, 1/2 cup unbleached flour, 1 1/4 cups semolina, and more.

Yes, Coconut Halva (Basbousa) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Halva (Basbousa)

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