Turkish Shredded Wheat Dessert with Walnuts

DESCRIPTION

An easy-to-make Turkish dessert with the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Ground walnuts are mixed with wheat cereal and butter and later soaked in a syrup to create a soft and sweet treat.

Total Time
45 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
Makes 9 inch pan
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
328 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
15 mg
Sodium
136 mg
Carbohydrates
47 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
5 g

Ingredients

  • 3 cups toasted wheat squares cereal, crumbled
  • 1-1/2 cups California walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • Whipped cream (optional)

syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place room temperature walnuts in food processor and pulse for a few seconds at a time until walnuts are fine and evenly ground.
  3. Butter a 9-inch baking dish. Combine cereal, walnuts and melted butter in large bowl. Stir well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Pour syrup over hot browned mixture. Cover and allow to cool. Cut into squares. May be served with whipped cream on top.
syrup
  1. Combine the sugar, water and lemon juice in a small pan over medium heat. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.