Homemade Armenian Halva
6 servings
30 minutes
Homemade Armenian halva is a delicate and aromatic dessert rooted in Armenian culinary traditions. Simple ingredients—wheat flour, melted butter, sugar, and water—combine into an amazingly soft and crumbly texture with a subtle nutty hint. In ancient times, halva symbolized abundance and hospitality, and today it remains a beloved treat. This sweet dessert pairs perfectly with tea or coffee; it can be enjoyed on its own or served with nuts and dried fruits. Halva is easy to prepare: the flour is roasted with butter until golden brown, then mixed with sugar and hot water until smooth. After cooling, halva acquires a dense texture, becoming a delightful treat for the whole family.
1
Pour the flour into a deep pan and add melted butter.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
- Melted butter: 200 g
2
Stir until the contents of the pan turn into a crumbly golden mass.
3
Add sugar and boiling water and continue stirring until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Water: 50 ml
4
Place the obtained halva in a mold and let it cool.