The cheese for höşmerim must be unsalted and fresh; salted cheese neither melts nor suits the dessert. It has to melt completely in the pan and turn liquid, because only then will it come together with the semolina.
Ingredients
For the höşmerim
For the top
Method
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Melt the cheese
Melt the butter in a pan, add the grated cheese and stir over a low heat for 8 minutes, until it melts completely and turns liquid.
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Add the semolina
Add the semolina and toast, stirring, for 5 minutes.
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Add the milk
Add the milk a little at a time, stirring.
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Add the sugar
Add the sugar and stir for 15 minutes, until the mixture comes away from the pan.
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Into the tray
Pour into a buttered tray and level it.
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Serve
Slice while warm and serve with pistachio and cinnamon.
Tips
- Do not use salted cheese; it will not melt and it ruins the dessert.
- Do not add the semolina before the cheese has melted completely, or it lumps.
- Höşmerim is eaten warm; it hardens as it cools and softens again when heated.
Nutrition
310
kcal
12 g
Protein
14 g
Fat
35 g
Carbs
24 g
Sugar
1 g
Fibre
Values are per serving and approximate.