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Halawet bil tamer (date halawa)

A sweet made from butter-toasted semolina and blended dates, flavoured with cinnamon and served warm. A simple, comforting dessert, often prepared during Ramadan.

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Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

474 kcal per serving

Protein
6.9 g
Carbohydrates
61.1 g
of which sugars
43.2 g
Fat
21.1 g
of which saturated fat
12.2 g
Fiber
5.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Blend the dates with the milk until you have a smooth purée.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and toast the semolina over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until golden.
  3. Add the date purée, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  4. Stir for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides.
  5. Spoon into a dish or bowls and smooth the surface.
  6. Scatter over pine nuts toasted in a pan and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Lighter. Reduce the butter to 40 g and use skimmed milk.

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