Greek Halva With Almonds

"This is a traditional greek dessert, but unlike most of the recipes on this site, uses butter instead of oil. I like to heat a bit up and pour milk over it and have it for breakfast. Please note that cooking time doesn't include time for cooling (since technically it's good hot too)."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
15
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a pot, mix water, sugar and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Remove cinnamon stick.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and then add the cream of wheat and the almonds. Keep stirring until the semolina turns a golden brown, being careful it doesn't burn.
  • CAREFULLY pour liquid into the semolina. It will bubble voilently. Mix it thoroughly and then pour the mixture into a mold. Let cool and then remove from mold.

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