Halvas Fourno Recipe

Name: Halvas Fourno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cups water; 4 ounces butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup caster sugar (or superfine sugar); 2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups semolina; 1 cup self-raising flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup blanched almond, toasted and finely chopped; blanched almond, flaked (to decorate)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups water
4 ounces butter, room temperature
3/4 cup caster sugar (or superfine sugar)
2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups semolina
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup blanched almond, toasted and finely chopped
blanched almond, flaked (to decorate)

1
Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 12 x 8 cake tin.
2
In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water over high heat. Add the lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool.
3
While the syrup is cooking, cream the butter, sugar and lemon rind with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Sift together the semolina and flour and then fold into the butter mixture alternately with the milk. Mix in the chopped almonds.
5
Spread the mixture in the cake tin and arrange rows of flaked almonds on top.
6
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden and shrinks slightly from the sides of the tin.
7
Prick the surface with a fine skewer and then pour the cooled syrup over the hot cake.
8
When the cake is cool, cut into squares or diamonds.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 cups water, 4 ounces butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Halvas Fourno 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halvas Fourno

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions