Hallva that melts in your mouth

semolina

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk and 2 cups of cold water with 2 cups of sugar.

Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to warm up, then set aside.

In a separate non-stick pan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil over low heat.

Add 2 cups of flour to the melted butter and oil mixture.

Stir constantly for 30 to 35 minutes until the flour caramelizes but does not burn, scraping the sides to ensure even cooking.

Once the flour turns a beautiful caramel color, turn off the heat and prepare to add the sugar syrup.

Carefully pour the milk and sugar syrup mixture into the flour mixture while stirring continuously.

Turn the heat back on to medium and mix until the mixture thickens like a roux, being cautious as it can bubble up violently.

Once thickened, turn off the heat and continue mixing until silky and smooth with no lumps.

Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 glass dish, packing it down quickly and smoothing the top with a spoon.

Create designs on the top with a fork if desired, then refrigerate until firm.

Once set, cut into squares or diamond shapes and serve.

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